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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Spanish rice

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, yet Spanish rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spanish rice is 13% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +455.6%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg

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% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.9%
Contains more FatsFats +156.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35.2%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%

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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1228.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +216%
Contains more FructoseFructose +261.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +168.3%
~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 Spanish rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 252kcal 185kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 3.28g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 5.29g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 20.61g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Chinese lemon chicken
Calcium 40mg 20mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 116mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 1.15mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1g 1.2g Spanish rice
Copper 0.04mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 136mg 57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 528mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 13µg 7.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.074mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.378mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.415mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.082mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.08µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.07g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 28.6mg 9.1mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 1.511g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.317g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.044mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.098mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.109mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.24mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.131mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.071mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.57mg 0.137mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.071mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 0.42g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.238g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 2.052g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.028g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

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

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