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Sesame chicken vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame chicken and Jerky

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, however, Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 70% more than Sesame chicken.
  • Jerky contains 12 times less Vitamin K than Sesame chicken. Sesame chicken contains 27.1µg of Vitamin K, while Jerky contains 2.3µg.
  • Sesame chicken has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
2
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8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Selenium +56.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +397.2%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.1%
Contains more Potassium +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +791.2%
Contains more Copper +345.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.7%
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Selenium +56.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +397.2%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.1%
Contains more Potassium +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +791.2%
Contains more Copper +345.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.7%

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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
7
:
5
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +296%
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +296%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
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3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +144.4%
Contains more Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +131.7%
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Other +293.1%
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
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +144.4%
Contains more Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +131.7%
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Other +293.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
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1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.8%
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 9.2g Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 14.25g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 26.88g 11g Sesame chicken
Calories 293kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 9g Jerky
Fiber 0.7g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 12mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 1.09mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 22mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 130mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 204mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 482mg 2081mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.051mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.083mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 16.7µg 10.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.49mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.142mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.732mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.179mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 27.1µg 2.3µg Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 59mg 48mg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.045g Jerky
Saturated Fat 2.41g 10.85g Sesame chicken
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 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.011g Sesame chicken
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

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Sesame chicken Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.