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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 from 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% 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 107% 83% 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 +12500%
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 Opinion
Calories 252kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 11.87g 2.28g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 2.3mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 19.61g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 20.61g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 40mg 9mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.22mg 0.97mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.04mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.51mg 0.37mg Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 136mg 78mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 11IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 3µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 1.28mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 13µg 0.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.802mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 9µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.185g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 28.6mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 8.337g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.078g Chinese lemon chicken
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 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 11.48g Plantain chips

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
46%
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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