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Sesame chicken vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame chicken and Sweet potato chips

  • Sesame chicken has more Selenium, however, Sweet potato chips are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily Vitamin A needs 122% more than Sesame chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +695.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.4%
Contains more IronIron +94.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1525.3%

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% 18% 26% 3% 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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7980.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +649.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.5µg

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.4%
Contains more WaterWater +849%
Contains more FatsFats +127%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.4%
Contains more OtherOther +94.3%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.5%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 293kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 14.33g 2.94g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 26.88g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 12mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 204mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.09mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 15.98g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 0.7g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.051mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.91mg 0.53mg Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 482mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 293IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 83µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 16.7µg 2.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.161mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 2.088mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 24.5µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.045g 0g Sweet potato chips
Choline 73.3mg 36.6mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.941g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Sweet potato chips
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
30%
Sesame chicken
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

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

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