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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese lemon chicken and Rice cakes different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 265% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +843.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6843.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.056mg

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% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +287.1%
Contains more WaterWater +793.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 252kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 11.87g 9g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 3.5g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 20.61g 80.1g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin D 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 40mg 11mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.22mg 1.14mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g Rice cakes
Fiber 1g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.04mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.51mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 252mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin E 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 13µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.13mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 21µg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.068g Rice cakes
Choline 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 1.11g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.11g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.125mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.34mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.358mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.638mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.414mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.152mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.399mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.489mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.218mg 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 Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.393g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.