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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese lemon chicken and potato pancake different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is higher in vitamin K and vitamin B3; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potato pancake is 28% higher.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 9 times more vitamin K than potato pancake. While chinese lemon chicken contains 24.4µg of vitamin K, potato pancake contains only 2.7µg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has less cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.3%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +803.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +163.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +355.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +159.4%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%
Contains more OtherOther +179.7%
~equal in Fats ~14.76g
~equal in Water ~47.77g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1194.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +171.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +103.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0.03g

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 Potato pancake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2.3mg 27.6mg 28%
Sodium 252mg 764mg 22%
Cholesterol 32mg 95mg 21%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 2.7µg 18%
Copper 0.04mg 0.18mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.448mg 15%
Potassium 161mg 622mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 1.672mg 13%
Protein 11.87g 6.08g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 7.516g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.158mg 9%
Fiber 1g 3.3g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.173mg 8%
Folate 9µg 41µg 8%
Choline 28.6mg 74.2mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.29µg 8%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.23mg 7%
Selenium 13µg 8.9µg 7%
Iron 1.22mg 1.67mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.757mg 5%
Starch 10.27g 20.88g 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.033g 2.496g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 3.73g 2%
Carbs 20.61g 27.81g 2%
Fats 13.55g 14.76g 2%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.7mg 2%
Fructose 1.52g 0.56g 1%
Calories 252kcal 268kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Phosphorus 136mg 128mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.463g)
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 ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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