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Potato salad vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato salad and chinese lemon chicken

  • Potato salad has more copper and vitamin C, while chinese lemon chicken has more vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Chinese lemon chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 18% higher.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 4 times less vitamin C than potato salad. Potato salad contains 10mg of vitamin C, while chinese lemon chicken contains 2.3mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chinese lemon chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +195%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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 7.7% 1% 26% 1.5% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 WaterWater +44.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.9%
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Chinese lemon chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Protein 2.68g 11.87g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.776mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 6.086g 16%
Selenium 4.1µg 13µg 16%
Phosphorus 52mg 136mg 12%
Cholesterol 68mg 32mg 12%
Sodium 529mg 252mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 2.3mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 9%
Copper 0.118mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.25mg 8%
Fats 8.2g 13.55g 8%
Iron 0.65mg 1.22mg 7%
Choline 28.6mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Calories 143kcal 252kcal 5%
Starch 10.27g 4%
Carbs 11.17g 20.61g 3%
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg 3%
Potassium 254mg 161mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.429g 2.033g 3%
Fructose 1.52g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.053mg 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.51mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 40mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.089mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.07mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 2.749g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 19.61g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.513mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0.978mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0.958mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.33mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.478mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.57mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.365mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
13%
Potato salad
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.

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