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Sesame chicken vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame chicken and Tortilla chips different?

  • Sesame chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Choline, however, Tortilla chips are richer in Fiber, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Sesame chicken is 22% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more IronIron +39.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367.5%

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7225%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1521.2%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.2%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 8% 8%
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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1411.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +484.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Tortilla 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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 293kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 14.33g 7.1g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 26.88g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 12mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 204mg 182mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 15.98g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 0.7g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.051mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.91mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 10.7g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 130mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 482mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 293IU 4IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 83µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 16.7µg 4.4µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.07mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.838mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.179mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 27.1µg 20.9µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.812g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg 19.4mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.811g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Fructose 2.01g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.23g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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