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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2086.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.7%
~equal in Sodium ~482mg

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 0% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +210.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +493.8%
Contains more WaterWater +830.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +366.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.815mg 0.083mg 75%
Copper 0.42mg 0.051mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 6.885g 40%
Vitamin K 0µg 27.1µg 23%
Magnesium 114mg 22mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Carbs 83.4g 26.88g 19%
Fats 2.4g 14.25g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.04mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Choline 73.3mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.225mg 13%
Selenium 9.9µg 16.7µg 12%
Protein 8.1g 14.33g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.267mg 10%
Zinc 2mg 0.91mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2.41g 9%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9%
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 3.96mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.76g 3.546g 7%
Calories 387kcal 293kcal 5%
Fiber 1.9g 0.7g 5%
Phosphorus 157mg 130mg 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Iron 1.4mg 1.09mg 4%
Folate 19µg 8µg 3%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 157mg 204mg 1%
Vitamin A 70µg 83µg 1%
Net carbs 81.5g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 23.47g 15.98g N/A
Sodium 488mg 482mg 0%
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.227mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake Sesame chicken
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
22%
Corn cake
31%
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.