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Sesame chicken vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sesame chicken and scrambled egg

  • Sesame chicken has more vitamin B3 and vitamin K, while scrambled egg has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 122% higher.
  • Scrambled egg contains 19 times less vitamin B3 than sesame chicken. Sesame chicken contains 3.96mg of vitamin B3, while scrambled egg contains 0.21mg.
  • The amount of sodium in scrambled egg is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more IronIron +137.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.7%

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +230%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +304%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.4%

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1192.3%
Contains more OtherOther +45%
Contains more FatsFats +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%
~equal in Protein ~13.84g

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 59mg 426mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.969g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.01µg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.21mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.52mg 23%
Choline 73.3mg 180.6mg 20%
Iron 1.09mg 2.59mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 19%
Saturated fat 2.41g 6.153g 17%
Phosphorus 130mg 242mg 16%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 9µg 15%
Sodium 482mg 187mg 13%
Selenium 16.7µg 22.5µg 11%
Vitamin A 83µg 176µg 10%
Carbs 26.88g 2.08g 8%
Zinc 0.91mg 1.66mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.19mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 5.889g 6%
Folate 8µg 29µg 5%
Calcium 12mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin D 5IU 46IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg 5%
Calories 293kcal 212kcal 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.08mg 3%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Fats 14.25g 16.18g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 3.3mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Manganese 0.083mg 0.043mg 2%
Copper 0.051mg 0.067mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.96mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 147mg 2%
Protein 14.33g 13.84g 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 2.08g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 1.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.325mg 0%
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 Scrambled egg
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
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.743g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients

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

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