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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 cover 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +12.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4075%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +285.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3110%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~28.6µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +528.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1947.8%
Contains more FatsFats +107.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.4%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.5%

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
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 SucroseSucrose +1181.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +374.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Plantain chips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1mg 32.1mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 11.739g 32%
Selenium 16.7µg 0.4µg 30%
Saturated fat 2.41g 8.337g 27%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 5.04mg 25%
Fats 14.25g 29.59g 24%
Protein 14.33g 2.28g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.802mg 20%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Starch 10.7g 50.8g 17%
Potassium 204mg 786mg 17%
Copper 0.051mg 0.198mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.46mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.04mg 14%
Choline 73.3mg 0mg 13%
Sodium 482mg 202mg 12%
Calories 293kcal 531kcal 12%
Magnesium 22mg 71mg 12%
Carbs 26.88g 63.84g 12%
Fiber 0.7g 3.5g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Manganese 0.083mg 0.276mg 8%
Phosphorus 130mg 78mg 7%
Folate 8µg 35µg 7%
Zinc 0.91mg 0.37mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 5.632g 5%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.065mg 2%
Iron 1.09mg 0.97mg 2%
Vitamin A 83µg 69µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 28.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 60.34g N/A
Calcium 12mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 15.98g 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g 0.185g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Plantain chips
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
42%
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 Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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 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.
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. 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.

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