Orange chicken vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange chicken and Barbecue chicken

Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
Barbecue chicken covers your daily Cholesterol needs 22% more than Orange chicken.
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.

Orange chicken

Barbecue chicken

Contains more Manganese +1640%

Contains more Calcium +14.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%

Contains more Potassium +22%

Contains less Sodium -39.4%

Contains more Zinc +57.5%

Contains more Copper +83.3%

Contains more Selenium +28.7%

Equal in Iron - 0.95

Equal in Magnesium - 21

Orange chicken

Barbecue chicken

Contains more Manganese +1640%

Contains more Calcium +14.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%

Contains more Potassium +22%

Contains less Sodium -39.4%

Contains more Zinc +57.5%

Contains more Copper +83.3%

Contains more Selenium +28.7%

Equal in Iron - 0.95

Equal in Magnesium - 21

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.

Orange chicken

Barbecue chicken

Contains more Vitamin A +294%

Contains more Vitamin E +132.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%

Contains more Folate +25%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227

Orange chicken

Barbecue chicken

Contains more Vitamin A +294%

Contains more Vitamin E +132.6%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +557.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%

Contains more Folate +25%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Orange chicken

Barbecue chicken

Contains more Carbs +18616.7%

Contains more Other +123.9%

Contains more Protein +55.7%

Contains more Fats +18.9%

Contains more Water +26.8%

Orange chicken

Protein: 14.46 g

Fats: 12.68 g

Carbs: 22.46 g

Water: 48.43 g

Other: 1.97 g

Barbecue chicken

Protein: 22.51 g

Fats: 15.08 g

Carbs: 0.12 g

Water: 61.41 g

Other: 0.88 g

Contains more Carbs +18616.7%

Contains more Other +123.9%

Contains more Protein +55.7%

Contains more Fats +18.9%

Contains more Water +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Orange chicken

Barbecue chicken

Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%

Orange chicken

Saturated Fat: 2.422 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g

Barbecue chicken

Saturated Fat: 3.927 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Orange chicken

Barbecue chicken

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +30650%

Contains more Glucose +1475%

Contains more Fructose +1575%

Orange chicken

Starch: 10.5 g

Sucrose: 12.3 g

Glucose: 0.63 g

Fructose: 0.67 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Barbecue chicken

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.04 g

Glucose: 0.04 g

Fructose: 0.04 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +30650%

Contains more Glucose +1475%

Contains more Fructose +1575%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Rich in minerals
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	21.66g	0.12g
Protein	14.46g	22.51g
Fats	12.68g	15.08g
Carbs	22.46g	0.12g
Calories	262kcal	226kcal
Starch	10.5g	0g
Fructose	0.67g	0.04g
Sugar	13.6g	0.12g
Fiber	0.8g	0g
Calcium	14mg	16mg
Iron	0.94mg	0.95mg
Magnesium	20mg	21mg
Phosphorus	130mg	218mg
Potassium	209mg	255mg
Sodium	553mg	335mg
Zinc	1.13mg	1.78mg
Copper	0.042mg	0.077mg
Manganese	0.087mg	0.005mg
Selenium	17.1µg	22µg
Vitamin A	264IU	67IU
Vitamin A RAE	75µg	20µg
Vitamin E	1.07mg	0.46mg
Vitamin D	5IU	0IU
Vitamin D	0.1µg	0µg
Vitamin C	0.9mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.043mg	0.055mg
Vitamin B2	0.22mg	0.227mg
Vitamin B3	3.59mg	5.732mg
Vitamin B5	1mg	0.152mg
Vitamin B6	0.23mg	0.191mg
Folate	10µg	8µg
Vitamin B12	0.2µg	0.47µg
Vitamin K	24.4µg	0µg
Tryptophan	0.113mg	0.173mg
Threonine	0.576mg	0.657mg
Isoleucine	0.576mg	0.853mg
Leucine	1.001mg	1.549mg
Lysine	1.058mg	1.75mg
Methionine	0.34mg	0.565mg
Phenylalanine	0.51mg	0.69mg
Valine	0.614mg	0.935mg
Histidine	0.359mg	0.592mg
Cholesterol	61mg	127mg
Trans Fat	0.053g	0.078g
Saturated Fat	2.422g	3.927g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.005g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.001g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.003g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.474g	6.446g
Polyunsaturated fat	6.086g	2.038g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.008g	0.011g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	5.284g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.028g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.619g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.01g

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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

32%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

35%

41%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.505g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.48g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Orange chicken vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Orange chicken and Barbecue chicken

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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