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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 cover 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% 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 0% 395% 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 +1326.5%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 83µg 1184µg 122%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9.82mg 57%
Manganese 0.083mg 1.349mg 55%
Copper 0.051mg 0.412mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 12.224g 36%
Fiber 0.7g 8.8g 32%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 31%
Fats 14.25g 32.35g 28%
Selenium 16.7µg 2.1µg 27%
Protein 14.33g 2.94g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.535mg 21%
Potassium 204mg 925mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Sodium 482mg 35mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 9.155g 14%
Iron 1.09mg 2.12mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 2.088mg 12%
Calories 293kcal 532kcal 12%
Carbs 26.88g 56.82g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Magnesium 22mg 65mg 10%
Choline 73.3mg 36.6mg 7%
Folate 8µg 37µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.161mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 59mg 5%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.088mg 4%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Zinc 0.91mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 24.5µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.41g 2.941g 2%
Phosphorus 130mg 145mg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 8.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 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 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
31%
Sesame chicken
78%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.