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Sesame chicken vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame chicken and Pilaf

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, however, Pilaf is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Folate needs 51% more than Sesame chicken.
  • Pilaf contains 59 times less Cholesterol than Sesame chicken. Sesame chicken contains 59mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf contains 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +225.5%
Contains more Manganese +962.7%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Equal in Potassium - 188
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Copper +225.5%
Contains more Manganese +962.7%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Equal in Potassium - 188

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1992.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin K +5320%
Contains more Vitamin C +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +2550%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1992.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin K +5320%
Contains more Vitamin C +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +2550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +940.1%
Contains more Water +432.3%
Contains more Carbs +183.9%
Contains more Other +121.8%
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% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +940.1%
Contains more Water +432.3%
Contains more Carbs +183.9%
Contains more Other +121.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1726.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1726.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3830%
Contains more Glucose +2080%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +565.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +3830%
Contains more Glucose +2080%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +565.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 14.33g 10.42g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 1.37g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 293kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 10.7g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 2.01g 0g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 0.7g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 12mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.09mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 130mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 204mg 188mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 1303mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.051mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.083mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 16.7µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 293IU 14IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 4µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.04mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.087mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 8µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.02µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 0.5µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 59mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.045g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.307g Pilaf
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 0.373g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.377g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 821mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.