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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chinese lemon chicken and corn chips

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin K, and selenium; however, corn chips are richer in vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, and manganese.
  • Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 40% more than chinese lemon chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg

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% 1% 26% 1.5% 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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +287.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4824.3%
Contains more FatsFats +146.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.1%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +232.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.1%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1770.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +400.1%
~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 Corn chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Corn chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 16.438g 69%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 7.23mg 40%
Fats 13.55g 33.36g 30%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.842mg 18%
Starch 10.27g 51.36g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 9.134g 16%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 6.3µg 15%
Calories 252kcal 538kcal 14%
Magnesium 16mg 72mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4g 12%
Carbs 20.61g 56.9g 12%
Sodium 252mg 514mg 11%
Protein 11.87g 6.17g 11%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.333mg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 40mg 138mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.033g 4.331g 10%
Selenium 13µg 7.6µg 10%
Phosphorus 136mg 194mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.19mg 7%
Copper 0.04mg 0.101mg 7%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.29mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.167mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 28.6mg 12.1mg 3%
Fructose 1.52g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.047mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.078mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 144mg 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 52.9g N/A
Iron 1.22mg 1.2mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g 0.088g N/A
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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