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

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Significant differences between Sesame chicken and Chinese lemon chicken

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B12 in Sesame chicken is higher than in Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 12% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has 28 times less Vitamin A than Sesame chicken. Sesame chicken has 83µg of Vitamin A, while Chinese lemon chicken has 3µg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken 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 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% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~136mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.089mg

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.28mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.776mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.4µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
~equal in Fats ~13.55g

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
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.6%

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
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +133.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38%
Contains more FructoseFructose +32.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~10.27g
~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 lemon chicken
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 lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 293kcal 252kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 11.87g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 13.55g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 19.61g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 20.61g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 59mg 32mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 5IU
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 40mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 204mg 161mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 1.22mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 15.98g 8.18g Chinese lemon chicken
Fiber 0.7g 1g Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0.051mg 0.04mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 0.51mg Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 10.27g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 482mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 11IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg 3µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 1.28mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.083mg 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 16.7µg 13µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.053mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.07mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 3.776mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.25mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.11µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 24.4µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 9µg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.068g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg 28.6mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 2.749g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 6.086g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 2.01g 1.52g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.663g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.008g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 5.301g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Chinese lemon chicken
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.377g)
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 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.