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Corn cake vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn cake and Sesame chicken

  • Corn cake has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 75% more.
  • Corn cake has 8 times more Copper than Sesame chicken. Corn cake has 0.42mg of Copper, while Sesame chicken has 0.051mg.
  • Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, corn cakes 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.
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +119.8%
Contains more Copper +723.5%
Contains more Manganese +2086.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +119.8%
Contains more Copper +723.5%
Contains more Manganese +2086.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Equal in Sodium - 482

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +210.3%
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +493.8%
Contains more Water +830.4%
Contains more Other +16%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 Carbs +210.3%
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +493.8%
Contains more Water +830.4%
Contains more Other +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.3%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn cake Sesame chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Sesame chicken Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 26.18g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 2.4g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Carbs 83.4g 26.88g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 293kcal Corn cake
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 23.47g 15.98g Sesame chicken
Fiber 1.9g 0.7g Corn cake
Calcium 19mg 12mg Corn cake
Iron 1.4mg 1.09mg Corn cake
Magnesium 114mg 22mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 130mg Corn cake
Potassium 157mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 488mg 482mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 2mg 0.91mg Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg 0.051mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.083mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 242IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.04mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 3.96mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Folate 19µg 8µg Corn cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Corn cake
Trans Fat 0.045g Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.41g Corn cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corn cake Sesame chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Corn cake
29%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.