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

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How are Sweet potato chips and Chinese lemon chicken different?

  • Sweet potato chips are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, however, Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato chips is 131% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips contain 15 times more Manganese than Chinese lemon chicken. While Sweet potato chips contain 1.349mg of Manganese, Chinese lemon chicken contains only 0.089mg.

Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.5%
Contains more IronIron +73.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +930%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1415.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +519%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~136mg

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +215127.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +667.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +138.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.7%
Contains more OtherOther +164.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1068.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato chips Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 532kcal 252kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 2.94g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 32.35g 13.55g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 48.02g 19.61g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 56.82g 20.61g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 65mg 16mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 59mg 40mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 925mg 161mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 2.12mg 1.22mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g 8.18g Chinese lemon chicken
Fiber 8.8g 1g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.412mg 0.04mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.53mg 0.51mg Sweet potato chips
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 145mg 136mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 35mg 252mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 23675IU 11IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 1184µg 3µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg 1.28mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 1.349mg 0.089mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.053mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.07mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 0.52mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.25mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 24.5µg 24.4µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 37µg 9µg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Sweet potato chips
Choline 36.6mg 28.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.941g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.155g 2.749g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 6.086g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.26mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.287mg 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.205mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.09mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.267mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.096mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips Chinese lemon 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
157%
Sweet potato chips
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients
  2. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

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

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