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

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Differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Potato salad

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Potato salad has more Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Chinese lemon chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 18% higher.
  • Potato salad contains 3 times less Selenium than Chinese lemon chicken. Chinese lemon chicken contains 13µg of Selenium, while Potato salad contains 4.1µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese lemon chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +195%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.534mg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.9%
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.48g

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Potato salad Opinion
Calories 252kcal 143kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 2.68g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 8.2g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 19.61g 9.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 11.17g Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 68mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Chinese lemon chicken
Calcium 40mg 19mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 1.22mg 0.65mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g Potato salad
Fiber 1g 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.04mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.51mg 0.31mg Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 529mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 13µg 4.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.06mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 0.89mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 7µg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g Potato salad
Choline 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 2.48g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.737g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.042mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.116mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.202mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.171mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.066mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.135mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.172mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.062mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 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 salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

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