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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% 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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +324.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 293kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 14.33g 6.17g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 26.88g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 12mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 204mg 144mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 15.98g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 0.7g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.051mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 0.91mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 10.7g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 130mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 482mg 514mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 69IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg 3µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 16.7µg 7.6µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.047mg Corn chips
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.078mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.842mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.167mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 6.3µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 8µg
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.088g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg 12.1mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 4.331g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Fructose 2.01g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.264g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.013g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 16.036g Corn chips

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
30%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.