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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 from 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% 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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 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 +927.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 252kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 11.87g 6.08g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 2.3mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 19.61g 24.51g Potato pancake
Carbs 20.61g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 32mg 95mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 16mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 40mg 32mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.22mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 8.18g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 1g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.04mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Starch 10.27g 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 136mg 128mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 764mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.23mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.089mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 13µg 8.9µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 1.672mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 24.4µg 2.7µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.068g Potato pancake
Choline 28.6mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.033g 2.496g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.087mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.24mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.442mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.389mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.137mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.369mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 0.56g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.