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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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.6%
Contains more IronIron +397.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +791.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +296%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.8%

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
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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 CarbsCarbs +144.4%
Contains more WaterWater +83.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.7%
Contains more FatsFats +79.6%
Contains more OtherOther +293.1%

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
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 482mg 2081mg 70%
Zinc 0.91mg 8.11mg 65%
Iron 1.09mg 5.42mg 54%
Phosphorus 130mg 407mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.011g 39%
Saturated fat 2.41g 10.85g 38%
Protein 14.33g 33.2g 38%
Folate 8µg 134µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.99µg 31%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 2.3µg 21%
Copper 0.051mg 0.227mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 11.305g 19%
Fats 14.25g 25.6g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.732mg 14%
Potassium 204mg 597mg 12%
Selenium 16.7µg 10.7µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.154mg 10%
Vitamin A 83µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.179mg 7%
Magnesium 22mg 51mg 7%
Choline 73.3mg 109.1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.142mg 6%
Calories 293kcal 410kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.49mg 5%
Carbs 26.88g 11g 5%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Fiber 0.7g 1.8g 4%
Cholesterol 59mg 48mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Manganese 0.083mg 0.111mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 9g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Jerky
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
35%
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 Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.98g)
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.