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

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How are sesame chicken and potato sticks different?

  • Sesame chicken is richer in selenium, while potato sticks are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, manganese, iron, and fiber.
  • Potato sticks cover your daily need for vitamin E, 52% more than sesame chicken.

Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, potato sticks types were used 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +506.4%
Contains more IronIron +108.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +517.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +110%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4630%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1845.5%
Contains more FatsFats +141.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.3%
Contains more OtherOther +95.4%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160%

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 sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Potato sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 17.9g 73%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9.11mg 52%
Vitamin C 1mg 47.3mg 51%
Fats 14.25g 34.4g 31%
Potassium 204mg 1237mg 30%
Copper 0.051mg 0.315mg 29%
Saturated fat 2.41g 8.88g 29%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Selenium 16.7µg 8.1µg 16%
Protein 14.33g 6.7g 15%
Manganese 0.083mg 0.423mg 15%
Iron 1.09mg 2.27mg 15%
Calories 293kcal 522kcal 11%
Fiber 0.7g 3.4g 11%
Magnesium 22mg 64mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Carbs 26.88g 53.3g 9%
Vitamin A 83µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Folate 8µg 40µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.116mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 6.16g 7%
Sodium 482mg 633mg 7%
Choline 73.3mg 34.9mg 7%
Phosphorus 130mg 172mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.096mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 4.785mg 5%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 22.1µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.32mg 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 18mg 1%
Zinc 0.91mg 0.99mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Potato sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.76g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.