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Sesame chicken vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sesame chicken and Pork skins

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pork skins has more Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork skins is 58% higher.
  • Sesame chicken is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
7
:
3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%

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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
8
:
4
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Vitamin A +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156%
Sesame chicken
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%
Pork skins
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1060.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
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3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2277.8%
Contains more Protein +327.8%
Contains more Fats +119.6%
Contains more Other +221.8%
Sesame chicken
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
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2277.8%
Contains more Protein +327.8%
Contains more Fats +119.6%
Contains more Other +221.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
:
1
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.8%
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 0g Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 14.25g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 26.88g 0g Sesame chicken
Calories 293kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 0.7g 0g Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 30mg Pork skins
Iron 1.09mg 0.88mg Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 85mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 204mg 127mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 1818mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 0.56mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.051mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.083mg 0.069mg Sesame chicken
Selenium 16.7µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 293IU 40IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 12µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.53mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0.5mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.549mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.023mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 27.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 59mg 95mg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 2.41g 11.37g Sesame chicken
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 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 3.64g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 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 Pork skins
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
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.