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

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Significant differences between chinese lemon chicken and sesame chicken

  • The amount of vitamin B2, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A in sesame chicken is higher than in chinese lemon chicken.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 12% more than chinese lemon chicken.
  • Sesame chicken has 3 times less calcium than chinese lemon chicken. Chinese lemon chicken has 40mg of calcium, while sesame chicken has 12mg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.083mg

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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.31mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.96mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.267mg

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.25g

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% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.1%

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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +133.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38%
Contains more FructoseFructose +32.2%
~equal in Starch ~10.7g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Sesame chicken
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Sesame chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.225mg 12%
Sodium 252mg 482mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Vitamin A 3µg 83µg 9%
Cholesterol 32mg 59mg 9%
Choline 28.6mg 73.3mg 8%
Selenium 13µg 16.7µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.25µg 6%
Protein 11.87g 14.33g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 6.885g 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.91mg 4%
Calcium 40mg 12mg 3%
Calories 252kcal 293kcal 2%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 27.1µg 2%
Iron 1.22mg 1.09mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.033g 2.41g 2%
Carbs 20.61g 26.88g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 3.546g 2%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 3.96mg 1%
Fructose 1.52g 2.01g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.267mg 1%
Phosphorus 136mg 130mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.051mg 1%
Fiber 1g 0.7g 1%
Potassium 161mg 204mg 1%
Fats 13.55g 14.25g 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 26.18g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 5IU 0%
Sugar 8.18g 15.98g N/A
Starch 10.27g 10.7g 0%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 1.31mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.083mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g 0.045g N/A
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Sesame chicken
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
31%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.377g)
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 ($)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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