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

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Significant differences between corn chips and chinese lemon chicken

  • Corn chips have more vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, and manganese; however, chinese lemon chicken is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin K, and selenium.
  • Corn chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 40% more than chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has 5 times less magnesium than corn chips. Corn chips have 72mg of magnesium, while chinese lemon chicken has 16mg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg

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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +287.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +146.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.1%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4824.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +232.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +400.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1770.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Corn chips Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Chinese lemon chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 6.086g 69%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 1.28mg 40%
Fats 33.36g 13.55g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 3.776mg 18%
Starch 51.36g 10.27g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 2.749g 16%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 24.4µg 15%
Calories 538kcal 252kcal 14%
Magnesium 72mg 16mg 13%
Fiber 4g 1g 12%
Carbs 56.9g 20.61g 12%
Sodium 514mg 252mg 11%
Protein 6.17g 11.87g 11%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.089mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Calcium 138mg 40mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.331g 2.033g 10%
Selenium 7.6µg 13µg 10%
Phosphorus 194mg 136mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.52mg 7%
Copper 0.101mg 0.04mg 7%
Zinc 1.29mg 0.51mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.25mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Choline 12.1mg 28.6mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.52g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.07mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 161mg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 19.61g N/A
Iron 1.2mg 1.22mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g 0.068g N/A
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.513mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.978mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.958mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.33mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.478mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.57mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.365mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.663g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 5.301g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Chinese lemon 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
21%
Corn chips
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients
  2. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

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

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