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

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The main differences between chinese lemon chicken and plantain chips

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, yet plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for plantain chips is 33% higher.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 33 times more selenium than plantain chips. Chinese lemon chicken contains 13µg of selenium, while plantain chips contain 0.4µg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +343.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +395%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.1%

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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1295.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +288.9%

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +420.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2421.1%
Contains more FatsFats +118.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.8%
Contains more OtherOther +71.9%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.9%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +448.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +394.6%
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Plantain chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 11.739g 38%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 32.1mg 33%
Saturated fat 2.033g 8.337g 29%
Fats 13.55g 29.59g 25%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 5.04mg 25%
Selenium 13µg 0.4µg 23%
Protein 11.87g 2.28g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.802mg 19%
Copper 0.04mg 0.198mg 18%
Potassium 161mg 786mg 18%
Starch 10.27g 50.8g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.46mg 16%
Calories 252kcal 531kcal 14%
Carbs 20.61g 63.84g 14%
Magnesium 16mg 71mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.1mg 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Fiber 1g 3.5g 10%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.276mg 8%
Phosphorus 136mg 78mg 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 69µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 5.632g 7%
Folate 9µg 35µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Choline 28.6mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 28.6µg 4%
Calcium 40mg 9mg 3%
Iron 1.22mg 0.97mg 3%
Sodium 252mg 202mg 2%
Fructose 1.52g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.065mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 60.34g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.068g 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g 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 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese lemon chicken Plantain 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
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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