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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 for 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% 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 0.33% 2% 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 +100%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.317g 25%
Protein 11.87g 3.28g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.082mg 13%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.39mg 13%
Fats 13.55g 5.29g 13%
Sodium 252mg 528mg 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.183mg 11%
Phosphorus 136mg 57mg 11%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 13µg 10%
Selenium 13µg 7.4µg 10%
Folate 9µg 50µg 10%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 153mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.378mg 9%
Starch 10.27g 27.55g 7%
Saturated fat 2.033g 1.005g 5%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.6mg 5%
Carbs 20.61g 31.16g 4%
Choline 28.6mg 9.1mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 1.511g 3%
Calories 252kcal 185kcal 3%
Copper 0.04mg 0.065mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 40mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.415mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 16mg 13mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 116mg 1%
Iron 1.22mg 1.15mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.08µg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Fructose 1.52g 0.42g 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 29.96g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 1.3g N/A
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.074mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0.24mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.238g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 2.052g N/A

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
19%
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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