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Spanish rice vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spanish rice and Sesame chicken

  • Spanish rice has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Sesame chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Sesame chicken covers your daily Cholesterol needs 20% more than Spanish rice.
  • Sesame chicken has 6 times less Folate than Spanish rice. Spanish rice has 50µg of Folate, while Sesame chicken has 8µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.9%
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%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg
~equal in Sodium ~482mg

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +336.9%
Contains more FatsFats +169.4%
~equal in Other ~1.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +157.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3002.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +336%
Contains more FructoseFructose +378.6%
~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.
Spanish rice Sesame chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 185kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 3.28g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 5.29g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 29.96g 26.18g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 26.88g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 20mg 12mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.15mg 1.09mg Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 15.98g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 0.7g Spanish rice
Copper 0.065mg 0.051mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Starch 27.55g 10.7g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 528mg 482mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 100IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 6µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.39mg 0.083mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.04mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 13µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 50µg 8µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Choline 9.1mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.41g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Sesame chicken
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
20%
Spanish rice
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
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.

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients
  2. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.