Sesame chicken vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sesame chicken and spanish rice
- Sesame chicken has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin K, choline, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, spanish rice is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Sesame chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 20% more than spanish rice.
- Spanish rice has 8 times less choline than sesame chicken. Sesame chicken has 73.3mg of choline, while spanish rice has 9.1mg.
- Spanish rice contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +369.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +108.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +705.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +357.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +336.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.8% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.7 g
Sucrose:
11.79 g
Glucose:
2.18 g
Fructose:
2.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3002.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +336% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +378.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +157.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.885g | 2.317g | 30% |
| Protein | 14.33g | 3.28g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 7.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.267mg | 0.082mg | 14% |
| Fats | 14.25g | 5.29g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.083mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
| Choline | 73.3mg | 9.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.225mg | 0.074mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.183mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 27.1µg | 13µg | 12% |
| Folate | 8µg | 50µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.96mg | 2.378mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.08µg | 7% |
| Starch | 10.7g | 27.55g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.41g | 1.005g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.546g | 1.511g | 5% |
| Calories | 293kcal | 185kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.31mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.01g | 0.42g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 528mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.88g | 31.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.98g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.045g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.774g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.039g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | 2.052g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken 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.