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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Onion rings

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, however, Onion rings is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Chinese lemon chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 15% more than Onion rings.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +291%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Iron ~1.25mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

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% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.3g
~equal in Other ~1.4g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.137g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3g

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +186.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +20.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +149.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2100%
~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 Onion rings
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Onion rings Opinion
Calories 252kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 11.87g 4.14g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 20.61g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 40mg 31mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 123mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 8.18g 5.1g Onion rings
Fiber 1g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.04mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.51mg 0.42mg Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 136mg 71mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 370mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.46mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 13µg 5.6µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 1.349mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.294mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.117mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 9µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 28.6mg 10.7mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 2.137g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.07mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.15mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.214mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.35mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.151mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.081mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.243mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.216mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.109mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 1.26g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.789g Onion rings
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 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

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

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