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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.
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +137.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.7%
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 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +137.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.2%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.1%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304%
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 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.1%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1192.3%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Fats +13.5%
Contains more Water +55.8%
Equal in Protein - 13.84
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 Carbs +1192.3%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Fats +13.5%
Contains more Water +55.8%
Equal in Protein - 13.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.1%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 2.08g Sesame chicken
Protein 14.33g 13.84g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Carbs 26.88g 2.08g Sesame chicken
Calories 293kcal 212kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 1.64g Scrambled egg
Fiber 0.7g 0g Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Iron 1.09mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 204mg 147mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 0.91mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.051mg 0.067mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.083mg 0.043mg Sesame chicken
Selenium 16.7µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 293IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 1mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.08mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.21mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.19mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 27.1µg 9µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 59mg 426mg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 2.41g 6.153g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 1.969g 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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Sesame chicken Scrambled egg
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
43%
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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