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

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What are the differences between Sesame chicken and Potato salad?

  • Sesame chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, and Iron, yet Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Sesame chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this article.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.5%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +434.7%
Contains more FatsFats +73.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.6%
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Potato salad Opinion
Calories 293kcal 143kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 2.68g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 8.2g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 26.18g 9.87g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 11.17g Sesame chicken
Cholesterol 59mg 68mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 19mg Potato salad
Potassium 204mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 1.09mg 0.65mg Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g Potato salad
Fiber 0.7g 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.051mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.91mg 0.31mg Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 52mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 529mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 157IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg 32µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 16.7µg 4.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.06mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.89mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.141mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 7µg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Potato salad
Choline 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 2.48g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 3.737g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

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