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 A, vitamin C, vitamin B12, and folate, yet sesame chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- 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.
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% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1060% |
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 AVitamin A | +31.7% |
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 6.885g | 32% |
Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 27.1µg | 20% |
Selenium | 6.7µg | 16.7µg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 3.96mg | 17% |
Cholesterol | 14mg | 59mg | 15% |
Protein | 7.08g | 14.33g | 15% |
Fats | 5.3g | 14.25g | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.225mg | 13% |
Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 1mg | 12% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
Calories | 105kcal | 293kcal | 9% |
Folate | 45µg | 8µg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
Phosphorus | 76mg | 130mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.267mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0.978g | 2.41g | 7% |
Carbs | 7.29g | 26.88g | 7% |
Choline | 34.5mg | 73.3mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 3.546g | 6% |
Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.91mg | 5% |
Starch | 1.82g | 10.7g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 1.31mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.083mg | 3% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 0.7g | 3% |
Sodium | 409mg | 482mg | 3% |
Fructose | 0.55g | 2.01g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 63µg | 83µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
Calcium | 22mg | 12mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 5.79g | 26.18g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 5IU | 0% |
Potassium | 204mg | 204mg | 0% |
Iron | 1.11mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.41g | 15.98g | N/A |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.045g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.774g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.039g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 5.925g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
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
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
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% |
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