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.

Chinese lemon chicken

Spanish rice

Contains more Calcium +100%

Contains more Magnesium +23.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +138.6%

Contains more Potassium +38.8%

Contains less Sodium -52.3%

Contains more Selenium +75.7%

Contains more Copper +62.5%

Contains more Manganese +338.2%

Equal in Iron - 1.15

Equal in Zinc - 0.48

Chinese lemon chicken

Spanish rice

Contains more Calcium +100%

Contains more Magnesium +23.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +138.6%

Contains more Potassium +38.8%

Contains less Sodium -52.3%

Contains more Selenium +75.7%

Contains more Copper +62.5%

Contains more Manganese +338.2%

Equal in Iron - 1.15

Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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.

Chinese lemon chicken

Spanish rice

Contains more Vitamin E +113.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +2200%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +87.7%

Contains more Vitamin A +809.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.3%

Contains more Folate +455.6%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074

Chinese lemon chicken

Spanish rice

Contains more Vitamin E +113.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +2200%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +87.7%

Contains more Vitamin A +809.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.3%

Contains more Folate +455.6%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Chinese lemon chicken

Spanish rice

Contains more Protein +261.9%

Contains more Fats +156.1%

Contains more Carbs +51.2%

Contains more Water +11.1%

Contains more Other +35.2%

Chinese lemon chicken

Protein: 11.87 g

Fats: 13.55 g

Carbs: 20.61 g

Water: 52.69 g

Other: 1.28 g

Spanish rice

Protein: 3.28 g

Fats: 5.29 g

Carbs: 31.16 g

Water: 58.54 g

Other: 1.73 g

Contains more Protein +261.9%

Contains more Fats +156.1%

Contains more Carbs +51.2%

Contains more Water +11.1%

Contains more Other +35.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Chinese lemon chicken

Spanish rice

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.7%

Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

Chinese lemon chicken

Saturated Fat: 2.033 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g

Spanish rice

Saturated Fat: 1.005 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.7%

Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Chinese lemon chicken

Spanish rice

Contains more Sucrose +1228.9%

Contains more Glucose +216%

Contains more Fructose +261.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +168.3%

Chinese lemon chicken

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

Spanish rice

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 Sucrose +1228.9%

Contains more Glucose +216%

Contains more Fructose +261.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +168.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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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

26%

21%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

28%

29%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.028g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

The main differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Spanish rice

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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