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Sesame chicken vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sesame chicken and rice cakes

  • Sesame chicken has more vitamin B6; however, rice cakes are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and fiber.
  • Rice cakes cover your daily manganese needs 265% more than sesame chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +586.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +645.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7345.8%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.4µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%

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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.2%
Contains more FatsFats +307.1%
Contains more WaterWater +625.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +219.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Rice cakes DV% diff.
Manganese 0.083mg 6.18mg 265%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.11g 39%
Copper 0.051mg 0.38mg 37%
Phosphorus 130mg 380mg 36%
Magnesium 22mg 151mg 31%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 8.096mg 26%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 23%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 26.88g 80.1g 18%
Fats 14.25g 3.5g 17%
Sodium 482mg 116mg 16%
Zinc 0.91mg 2.5mg 14%
Choline 73.3mg 13%
Fiber 0.7g 3.8g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.13mg 11%
Protein 14.33g 9g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.103mg 9%
Vitamin A 83µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.41g 0.64g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 1.11g 6%
Calories 293kcal 380kcal 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Folate 8µg 21µg 3%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Potassium 204mg 299mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Selenium 16.7µg 16.4µg 1%
Iron 1.09mg 1.14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 76.3g N/A
Calcium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 15.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.34mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0%
Lysine 0.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.152mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.218mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 Rice cakes
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
31%
Sesame chicken
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.