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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Cream of Wheat

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 47% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +655.6%
Contains more Potassium +705%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.043
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 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +655.6%
Contains more Potassium +705%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.043

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 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
Contains more Vitamin A +6927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +588.9%
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 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
Contains more Vitamin A +6927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +588.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +545.1%
Contains more Fats +5545.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Water +60.2%
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +545.1%
Contains more Fats +5545.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Water +60.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8230.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4441.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8230.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4441.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7114.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7114.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Cream of Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 19.61g 12.48g Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 1.84g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 0.24g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 13.08g Chinese lemon chicken
Calories 252kcal 62kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1g 0.6g Chinese lemon chicken
Calcium 40mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 1.22mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 16mg 6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 18mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 20mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.51mg 0.17mg Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0.04mg 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Manganese 0.089mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 13µg 3.5µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.02mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 3.093mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.082mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 9µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.025mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.058mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.08mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.139mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.047mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.034mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.099mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.042mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.068g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g 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 0.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.134g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.