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Sesame chicken vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sesame chicken and Chinese cuisine?

  • Sesame chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 20% higher.
  • Sesame chicken has 4 times more Cholesterol than Chinese cuisine. Sesame chicken has 59mg of Cholesterol, while Chinese cuisine has 14mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.1%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1060%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +89.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +191.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +487.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +907.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +215.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +265.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Sesame chicken Chinese cuisine
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 293kcal 105kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 7.08g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 5.3g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 26.18g 5.79g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 7.29g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 59mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 204mg
Iron 1.09mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 15.98g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 0.7g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.051mg 0.049mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 10.7g 1.82g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 76mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 293IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 83µg 63µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.82mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.083mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 16.7µg 6.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.033mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.055mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.32mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.161mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 27.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 8µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.058g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg 34.5mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 1.217g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 2.13g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 2.01g 0.55g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.264g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.004g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.002g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 1.803g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Chinese cuisine
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
30%
Sesame chicken
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.432g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.