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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.
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +84.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +386.5%
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 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +84.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +884.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +492.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2436.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.2%
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 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +884.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +492.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2436.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.1%
Contains more Fats +357.8%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +12.1%
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
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 Protein +193.1%
Contains more Fats +357.8%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1264.9%
Contains more Glucose +1115.4%
Contains more Fructose +2940%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +199.9%
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 Sucrose +1264.9%
Contains more Glucose +1115.4%
Contains more Fructose +2940%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +199.9%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 19.61g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Protein 11.87g 4.05g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 2.96g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Calories 252kcal 174kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 1.52g 0.05g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1g 1.1g Chinese fried rice
Calcium 40mg 12mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 0.66mg Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 51mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 76mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 387mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.04mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.089mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 13µg 8.3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.13mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
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
Folate 9µg 6µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 2.8µg 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
Cholesterol 32mg 18mg Chinese fried rice
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 0.649g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.111g 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
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.002g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.111g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese lemon chicken Chinese fried rice
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
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 Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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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