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Potato salad vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato salad and Sesame chicken?

  • Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Sesame chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Sesame chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.
  • Potato salad has 10 times more Vitamin C than Sesame chicken. While Potato salad has 10mg of Vitamin C, Sesame chicken has only 1mg.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken types in this article.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.3%
~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 33% 9.4% 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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%

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
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 +77.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +434.7%
Contains more FatsFats +73.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.6%

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% 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 -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.2%

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 Sesame chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 143kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 2.68g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 8.2g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 10mg 1mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 26.18g Sesame chicken
Carbs 11.17g 26.88g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 68mg 59mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 19mg 12mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 204mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.09mg Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.7g Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.051mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 52mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 529mg 482mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 157IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.101mg 0.083mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 7µg 8µg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Potato salad
Choline 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.41g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
12%
Potato salad
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
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. 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.

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