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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese lemon chicken and Chinese fried rice different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin E, and Iron, however, Chinese fried rice is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chinese lemon chicken is 20% higher.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 10 times more Vitamin E than Chinese fried rice. While Chinese lemon chicken contains 1.28mg of Vitamin E, Chinese fried rice contains only 0.13mg.
  • Chinese fried rice has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.8%
Contains more IronIron +84.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +386.5%

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +884.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +492.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +771.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +420%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2436.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.1%
Contains more FatsFats +357.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +323.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1264.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1115.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2940%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +199.9%
~equal in Lactose ~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 lemon chicken Chinese fried rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Chinese fried rice Opinion
Calories 252kcal 174kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 4.05g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 2.96g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 19.61g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 20.61g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 32mg 18mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Chinese lemon chicken
Calcium 40mg 12mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 76mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 0.66mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1g 1.1g Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.04mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.51mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 10.27g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 136mg 51mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 387mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 3µg 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.13mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 13µg 8.3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.015mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.026mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.637mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.032mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 2.8µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 6µg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Choline 28.6mg 5.5mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 0.649g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.111g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.052mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.173mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.173mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.335mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.173mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.114mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.225mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.251mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.094mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 0.05g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.111g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.002g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 0.981g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Chinese fried rice
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.493g)
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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients
  2. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

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

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