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Sesame chicken vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sesame chicken and corn chips?

  • Sesame chicken is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, and choline, yet corn chips are richer in vitamin E, fiber, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 39% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more IronIron +10.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +301.2%
~equal in Sodium ~514mg

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% 28% 26% 1.5% 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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +330.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
~equal in Folate ~8µg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3900%
Contains more FatsFats +134.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.7%
Contains more OtherOther +43.7%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.8%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4266.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +380%
~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 Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Corn chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 16.438g 64%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 7.23mg 39%
Fats 14.25g 33.36g 29%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.842mg 19%
Selenium 16.7µg 7.6µg 17%
Starch 10.7g 51.36g 17%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 6.3µg 17%
Protein 14.33g 6.17g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 9.134g 14%
Calcium 12mg 138mg 13%
Fiber 0.7g 4g 13%
Magnesium 22mg 72mg 12%
Calories 293kcal 538kcal 12%
Choline 73.3mg 12.1mg 11%
Manganese 0.083mg 0.333mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.078mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Carbs 26.88g 56.9g 10%
Saturated fat 2.41g 4.331g 9%
Phosphorus 130mg 194mg 9%
Vitamin A 83µg 3µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.167mg 8%
Copper 0.051mg 0.101mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Fructose 2.01g 0g 3%
Zinc 0.91mg 1.29mg 3%
Potassium 204mg 144mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.047mg 1%
Iron 1.09mg 1.2mg 1%
Sodium 482mg 514mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g 0.088g N/A
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Corn chips
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
31%
Sesame chicken
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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