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Scrambled egg vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Scrambled egg and Chinese lemon chicken

  • Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 131% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Scrambled egg contains 59 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chinese lemon chicken. While Scrambled egg contains 176µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chinese lemon chicken contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chinese lemon chicken is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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.
Contains more Calcium +42.5%
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Zinc +225.5%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +107%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Contains more Calcium +42.5%
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Zinc +225.5%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +107%
Equal in Potassium - 161

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6072.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +6072.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +890.9%
Equal in Other - 1.28
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +890.9%
Equal in Other - 1.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.1%
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 19.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 13.84g 11.87g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 13.55g Scrambled egg
Carbs 2.08g 20.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Calories 212kcal 252kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 1.64g 8.18g Scrambled egg
Fiber 0g 1g Chinese lemon chicken
Calcium 57mg 40mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 1.22mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 242mg 136mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 187mg 252mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 0.51mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.067mg 0.04mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 22.5µg 13µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 11IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 3µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 46IU 5IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 2.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.053mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.07mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 29µg 9µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.11µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.141mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.513mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.537mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 0.978mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.427mg 0.33mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.478mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.57mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 426mg 32mg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 2.749g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg Chinese lemon chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Scrambled egg
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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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