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Chinese egg rolls vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese egg rolls and Sesame chicken

  • Chinese egg rolls have more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Sesame chicken have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Sesame chicken is 30% higher.
  • Sesame chicken has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Chinese egg rolls. Chinese egg rolls have 0.165mg of Vitamin B1, while Sesame chicken has 0.04mg.
  • Chinese egg rolls are lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +195.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +195.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 482

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 B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +73.1%
Contains more Fats +19.3%
Equal in Carbs - 26.88
Equal in Other - 1.74
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 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 Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +73.1%
Contains more Fats +19.3%
Equal in Carbs - 26.88
Equal in Other - 1.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.9%
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +85%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2167.3%
Contains more Glucose +55.7%
Contains more Fructose +175.3%
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 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 Starch +85%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2167.3%
Contains more Glucose +55.7%
Contains more Fructose +175.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Sesame chicken Opinion
Net carbs 24.69g 26.18g Sesame chicken
Protein 8.28g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 11.94g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Carbs 27.29g 26.88g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 250kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 19.8g 10.7g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.73g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 0.7g Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 40mg 12mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.41mg 1.09mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 85mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 165mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 468mg 482mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.62mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.148mg 0.051mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.245mg 0.083mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.04mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.25µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 27.1µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.296mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.581mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.368mg Chinese egg rolls
Methionine 0.147mg Chinese egg rolls
Phenylalanine 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.183mg Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 59mg Chinese egg rolls
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.116g 2.41g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls Sesame chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Chinese egg rolls
29%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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 egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.