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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 cover your daily need for 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.
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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.7%
Contains more IronIron +170.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +668.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2041%
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.9mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more WaterWater +997.4%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.6%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.37g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.083mg 1.777mg 74%
Copper 0.051mg 0.392mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 12.05g 34%
Iron 1.09mg 2.95mg 23%
Phosphorus 130mg 277mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.264mg 19%
Fiber 0.7g 5.3g 18%
Magnesium 22mg 97mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.581mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.085mg 14%
Carbs 26.88g 64.4g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 14.6µg 10%
Zinc 0.91mg 2.03mg 10%
Vitamin A 83µg 2µg 9%
Choline 73.3mg 22mg 9%
Calories 293kcal 471kcal 9%
Fats 14.25g 19.8g 9%
Sodium 482mg 294mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.119mg 8%
Protein 14.33g 10.1g 8%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 2.09mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 61mg 5%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Potassium 204mg 336mg 4%
Folate 8µg 23µg 4%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 4.38g 2%
Selenium 16.7µg 16.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 59.1g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 28.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Saturated fat 2.41g 2.37g 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Granola bars
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
23%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
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?
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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. 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.