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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.
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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +591.7%
Contains more IronIron +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +962.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94%
~equal in Potassium ~188mg

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% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Pilaf
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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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1992.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5320%
Contains more CholineCholine +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2550%

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
Pilaf
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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 ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +940.1%
Contains more WaterWater +432.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.9%
Contains more OtherOther +121.8%

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +850.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1726.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Pilaf
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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 SucroseSucrose +3830%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2080%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +565.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 293kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Protein 14.33g 10.42g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 1.37g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 26.18g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 26.88g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 59mg 1mg Pilaf
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Pilaf
Calcium 12mg 83mg Pilaf
Potassium 204mg 188mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 15.98g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 0.7g 1.2g Pilaf
Copper 0.051mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Zinc 0.91mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Starch 10.7g 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 130mg 154mg Pilaf
Sodium 482mg 1303mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 14IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg 4µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.04mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 16.7µg 32.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.02µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 0.5µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 212µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.045g 0g Pilaf
Choline 73.3mg 17.5mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 0.373g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.377g 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
Fructose 2.01g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Pilaf
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
30%
Sesame chicken
47%
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 Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.45g)
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.