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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Tortilla

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 32% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Tortilla has 61 times less Vitamin K than Chinese lemon chicken. Chinese lemon chicken has 24.4µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla has 0.4µg.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +212.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +155%
Contains more Manganese +201.1%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +212.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +155%
Contains more Manganese +201.1%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +988.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.125
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +988.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63%
Contains more Fats +1326.3%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +142.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +63%
Contains more Fats +1326.3%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +142.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1385.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1385.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2195.5%
Contains more Glucose +953.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +318.9%
Contains more Maltose +7800%
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2195.5%
Contains more Glucose +953.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +318.9%
Contains more Maltose +7800%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese lemon chicken Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 19.61g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 11.87g 7.28g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 0.95g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 252kcal 237kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 1.52g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 1g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 40mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 1.22mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 136mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 161mg 105mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 482mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 0.32mg Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0.04mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.089mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 13µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 11IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.19mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.17mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.06mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.06mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.182mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.286mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.53mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.157mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.122mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.375mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.326mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.165mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.068g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 0.185g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.391g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.019g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.737g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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