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

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The main differences between Sesame chicken and Corn nuts

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Corn nuts has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Corn nuts is 31% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +395.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +56%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +486.7%

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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +775%

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.7%
Contains more OtherOther +95.4%
~equal in Fats ~14.3g

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% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.58g

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 nuts
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 nuts Opinion
Calories 293kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 14.33g 9g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 26.88g 71.7g Corn nuts
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Corn nuts
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 12mg 17mg Corn nuts
Potassium 204mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.09mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Sugar 15.98g Corn nuts
Fiber 0.7g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.051mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.91mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 482mg 600mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 83µg 17µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.142mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.507mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.187mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Corn nuts
Choline 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.58g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 3.22g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Corn nuts
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
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.