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Sesame chicken vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sesame chicken and Plantain chips

  • Sesame chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Sesame chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +4075%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +285.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Copper +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +232.5%
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +4075%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +285.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Copper +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +232.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +373%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 28.6
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +373%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 28.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +528.5%
Contains more Water +1947.8%
Contains more Fats +107.6%
Contains more Carbs +137.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%
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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +528.5%
Contains more Water +1947.8%
Contains more Fats +107.6%
Contains more Carbs +137.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1181.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +374.8%
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% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1181.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +374.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 14.33g 2.28g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 26.88g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 293kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 10.7g 50.8g Plantain chips
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 0.7g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 12mg 9mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 0.97mg Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 130mg 78mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 204mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 482mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.91mg 0.37mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.051mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.083mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 16.7µg 0.4µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 69µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.04mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.802mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 8µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.185g Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 8.337g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.078g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Plantain chips
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%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.