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Poi vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between poi and sesame chicken

  • Poi has more copper and manganese; however, sesame chicken has more selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Sesame chicken's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% more.
  • Poi has 4 times more manganese than sesame chicken. Poi has 0.37mg of manganese, while sesame chicken has 0.083mg.
  • Poi is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2285.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 1% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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 CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2610%
Contains more CholineCholine +338.9%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.267mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 WaterWater +67.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3671.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10078.6%
Contains more OtherOther +185.2%
~equal in Carbs ~26.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32136.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11770.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Sesame chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 6.885g 46%
Selenium 0.7µg 16.7µg 29%
Protein 0.38g 14.33g 28%
Vitamin K 1µg 27.1µg 22%
Fats 0.14g 14.25g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Sodium 12mg 482mg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 3.96mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.225mg 14%
Phosphorus 39mg 130mg 13%
Copper 0.166mg 0.051mg 13%
Manganese 0.37mg 0.083mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.029g 2.41g 11%
Choline 16.7mg 73.3mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 3.546g 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 83µg 9%
Calories 112kcal 293kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.04mg 8%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 1.31mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 6%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.91mg 6%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Iron 0.88mg 1.09mg 3%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Folate 21µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 1mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0.7g 1%
Potassium 183mg 204mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Carbs 27.23g 26.88g 0%
Net carbs 26.83g 26.18g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 22mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.39g 15.98g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.267mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.045g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi Sesame chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
18%
Poi
31%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.