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Sesame chicken vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame chicken and Granola bars different?

  • Sesame chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Granola bars are higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Granola bars covers your daily need of Manganese 74% more than Sesame chicken.

Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types were used in this article.

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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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
1
:
9
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Calcium +408.3%
Contains more Iron +170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +340.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Copper +668.6%
Contains more Manganese +2041%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Calcium +408.3%
Contains more Iron +170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +340.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Copper +668.6%
Contains more Manganese +2041%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
8
:
4
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin A +787.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Sesame chicken
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%
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +787.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Contains more Water +997.4%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +139.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8
Sesame chicken
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
Granola bars
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Contains more Water +997.4%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +139.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
0
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.37
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.37

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Granola bars Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 59.1g Granola bars
Protein 14.33g 10.1g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 26.88g 64.4g Granola bars
Calories 293kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 28.57g Sesame chicken
Fiber 0.7g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 12mg 61mg Granola bars
Iron 1.09mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Magnesium 22mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 130mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 204mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 482mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 0.91mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.051mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.083mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.7µg 16.2µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 33IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 2µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0.9mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.119mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.581mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.085mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 23µg Granola bars
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 14.6µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg Granola bars
Isoleucine 0.352mg Granola bars
Leucine 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.4mg Granola bars
Methionine 0.177mg Granola bars
Phenylalanine 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.216mg Granola bars
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.045g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.37g Granola bars
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 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 12.05g Granola bars
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 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 Granola bars
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
24%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.