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

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What are the main differences between Sesame chicken and Corn grits?

  • Sesame chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin E , yet Corn grits is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 70% higher.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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.
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +828.6%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains more Zinc +911.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +515.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +828.6%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains more Zinc +911.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +515.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +13000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +13000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +807%
Contains more Fats +2808.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +128.9%
Contains more Water +89.8%
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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +807%
Contains more Fats +2808.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +128.9%
Contains more Water +89.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3504.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4277.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3504.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +11690%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +43.8%
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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +11690%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +43.8%

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 grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 14.85g Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 1.58g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 0.49g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 15.95g Sesame chicken
Calories 293kcal 74kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 15.39g Corn grits
Fructose 2.01g 0g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 0.7g 1.1g Corn grits
Calcium 12mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.09mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 22mg 6mg Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 14mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 204mg 27mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.91mg 0.09mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.051mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.049mg Sesame chicken
Selenium 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.01mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.135mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.672mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.028mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 27µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Cholesterol 59mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.045g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.076g Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 0.081g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.191g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Corn grits
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Sesame chicken
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.334g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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