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

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The main differences between Sesame chicken and Potato chips

  • Sesame chicken has more Selenium, however, Potato chips has more Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 52% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +525%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +430.1%

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%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3010%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2152.6%
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +177.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Potato chips Opinion
Calories 293kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 14.33g 7g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 1mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 26.18g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 26.88g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 12mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 204mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.09mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 15.98g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0.7g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.051mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.91mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 482mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 293IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 16.7µg 8.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.197mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 3.827mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 22.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 45µg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.045g Potato chips
Choline 73.3mg 37.5mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 10.96g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Fructose 2.01g 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 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 Potato 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
30%
Sesame chicken
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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