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Sesame chicken vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame chicken and Pretzels

  • Sesame chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, Pretzels are higher in Manganese, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pretzels covers your daily Manganese needs 74% more than Sesame chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Selenium +187.9%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +59.1%
Contains more Copper +417.6%
Contains more Manganese +2055.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Selenium +187.9%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +59.1%
Contains more Copper +417.6%
Contains more Manganese +2055.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Folate +937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Fats +307.1%
Contains more Water +1197%
Contains more Carbs +194.6%
Contains more Other +181.6%
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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Fats +307.1%
Contains more Water +1197%
Contains more Carbs +194.6%
Contains more Other +181.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 14.33g 9.1g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 3.5g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 293kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g Pretzels
Fiber 0.7g 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 12mg 36mg Pretzels
Iron 1.09mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Magnesium 22mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 130mg 113mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 204mg 146mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 1715mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 0.85mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.051mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.083mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 16.7µg 5.8µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.1mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 1.92mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.116mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.045g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.75g Pretzels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 1.36g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.22g 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 Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/nutrients

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

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