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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chinese lemon chicken and pretzels different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, pretzels are richer in manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pretzels is 74% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +560%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1910.1%
~equal in Calcium ~36mg
~equal in Potassium ~146mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +822.2%

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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +287.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1496.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284.3%
Contains more OtherOther +282.8%

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +398.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%

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 Pretzels
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pretzels DV% diff.
Manganese 0.089mg 1.789mg 74%
Sodium 252mg 1715mg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.22g 32%
Copper 0.04mg 0.264mg 25%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Carbs 20.61g 79.2g 20%
Folate 9µg 83µg 19%
Fats 13.55g 3.5g 15%
Selenium 13µg 5.8µg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 1.92mg 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.18mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.116mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 9%
Fiber 1g 2.8g 7%
Protein 11.87g 9.1g 6%
Saturated fat 2.033g 0.75g 6%
Calories 252kcal 381kcal 6%
Iron 1.22mg 1.67mg 6%
Choline 28.6mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.288mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 35mg 5%
Starch 10.27g 4%
Phosphorus 136mg 113mg 3%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.85mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 1.36g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.52g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 76.4g N/A
Calcium 40mg 36mg 0%
Potassium 161mg 146mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.109mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.259mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0.636mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.453mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.392mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 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 Pretzels
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
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.283g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1463mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.