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Sesame chicken vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sesame chicken and Chinese egg rolls

  • Sesame chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese egg rolls has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Sesame chicken is 30% higher.
  • Chinese egg rolls have 4 times less Choline than Sesame chicken. Sesame chicken has 73.3mg of Choline, while Chinese egg rolls have 17.9mg.
  • Chinese egg rolls are lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted.

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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 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +29.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195.2%
~equal in Sodium ~468mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +117.3%

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
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.1%
Contains more FatsFats +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
~equal in Carbs ~27.29g
~equal in Other ~1.89g

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
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.2%

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
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2167.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +175.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +85%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 egg rolls
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Chinese egg rolls Opinion
Calories 293kcal 250kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 8.28g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 11.94g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 24.69g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 59mg 16mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 40mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 204mg 165mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 15.98g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 0.7g 2.6g Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.051mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.91mg 0.62mg Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 130mg 85mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 468mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin A 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.245mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 16.7µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.077mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 2.725mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.167mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 27.1µg 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 8µg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.103g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg 17.9mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.116g Chinese egg rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 3.036g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 5.601g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.066mg Chinese egg rolls
Threonine 0.339mg Chinese egg rolls
Isoleucine 0.296mg Chinese egg rolls
Leucine 0.581mg Chinese egg rolls
Lysine 0.368mg Chinese egg rolls
Methionine 0.147mg Chinese egg rolls
Phenylalanine 0.36mg Chinese egg rolls
Valine 0.331mg Chinese egg rolls
Histidine 0.183mg Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 2.01g 0.73g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.636g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.02g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 4.871g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Chinese egg rolls
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
30%
Sesame chicken
29%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
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.

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 egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.