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Chinese cuisine vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and Sesame chicken?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and Folate, yet Sesame chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 20% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 12 times more Vitamin C than Sesame chicken. Chinese cuisine has 11.6mg of Vitamin C, while Sesame chicken has 1mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.3%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg
~equal in Copper ~0.051mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1060%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +89.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +84.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +191.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +487.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +907.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +215.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +265.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 105kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 7.08g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 5.3g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 11.6mg 1mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 26.18g Sesame chicken
Carbs 7.29g 26.88g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 14mg 59mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 22mg 12mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 204mg
Iron 1.11mg 1.09mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 15.98g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 0.7g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.051mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 1.5mg 0.91mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 76mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 409mg 482mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 293IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.147mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.04mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.25µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 27.1µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 8µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Choline 34.5mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Sesame chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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