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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese lemon chicken and Sweet potato chips different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Selenium, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato chips is 131% higher.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 6 times more Selenium than Sweet potato chips. While Chinese lemon chicken contains 13µg of Selenium, Sweet potato chips contain only 2.1µg.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +519%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.5%
Contains more IronIron +73.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +930%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1415.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~145mg

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +215127.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +667.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +28%
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.5µg

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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1068.3%
Contains more FatsFats +138.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.7%
Contains more OtherOther +164.1%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.9%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 252kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 11.87g 2.94g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 20.61g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 40mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 161mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.22mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.18g 8.82g Chinese lemon chicken
Fiber 1g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.04mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.51mg 0.53mg Sweet potato chips
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 252mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 11IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 3µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 1.28mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 13µg 2.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.088mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 9µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Sweet potato chips
Choline 28.6mg 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.033g 2.941g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.098mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.26mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.17mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.287mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.205mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.09mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.278mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.267mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.096mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 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 Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

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

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