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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese lemon chicken and mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, and manganese.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 35% more than chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than mozzarella cheese sticks. Chinese lemon chicken contains 3.776mg of vitamin B3, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.98mg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken is lower in saturated fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were 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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.1%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +727.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.6%

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% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +763.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~25.4µg

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +31.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +190.6%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.9%

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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +150.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +660%
Contains more StarchStarch +111%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1900%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.95µg 35%
Sodium 252mg 1008mg 33%
Phosphorus 136mg 358mg 32%
Calcium 40mg 331mg 29%
Saturated fat 2.033g 6.643g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.98mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.257mg 14%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.98mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.084mg 13%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.363mg 12%
Vitamin A 3µg 96µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.15mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 5.104g 7%
Fats 13.55g 17.87g 7%
Selenium 13µg 16.2µg 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.84mg 5%
Choline 28.6mg 5%
Starch 10.27g 21.67g 5%
Folate 9µg 26µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 4.287g 4%
Calories 252kcal 324kcal 4%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.74mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.38mg 3%
Protein 11.87g 13.56g 3%
Fructose 1.52g 0.2g 2%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Carbs 20.61g 27.22g 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 121mg 1%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 25.4µg 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 25.62g N/A
Cholesterol 32mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.068g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.441mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.61g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (32 mg)
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 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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.