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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 covers 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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
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8
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Magnesium +586.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +174.7%
Contains more Copper +645.1%
Contains more Manganese +7345.8%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 1.14
Equal in Selenium - 16.4
Sesame chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Magnesium +586.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +174.7%
Contains more Copper +645.1%
Contains more Manganese +7345.8%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 1.14
Equal in Selenium - 16.4

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.
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
8
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4
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Sesame chicken
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%
Rice cakes
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Folate +162.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
4
:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +307.1%
Contains more Water +625.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +198%
Sesame chicken
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
Rice cakes
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 Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +307.1%
Contains more Water +625.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +198%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken
2
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1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Sesame chicken
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 14.33g 9g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 3.5g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 293kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g Rice cakes
Fiber 0.7g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 12mg 11mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 22mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 130mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 204mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 482mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.91mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.051mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.083mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.7µg 16.4µg 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 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.103mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.13mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 21µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.045g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.64g Rice cakes
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 1.11g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.11g 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 Rice cakes
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
25%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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.