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Orange chicken vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange chicken and Pork skins

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Pork skins covers your daily Sodium needs 55% more than Orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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
Orange chicken
7
:
3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.1%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.1%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.88

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
Orange chicken
9
:
3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Vitamin A +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Orange chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 22% 3% 3% 11% 51% 68% 60% 54% 8% 25% 61%
Pork skins
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +560%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
2
:
3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2590.6%
Contains more Protein +323.9%
Contains more Fats +146.8%
Contains more Other +184.3%
Orange chicken
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2590.6%
Contains more Protein +323.9%
Contains more Fats +146.8%
Contains more Other +184.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
2
:
1
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325.4%
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange chicken Pork skins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Orange chicken Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 0g Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 12.68g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 22.46g 0g Orange chicken
Calories 262kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 0.8g 0g Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 30mg Pork skins
Iron 0.94mg 0.88mg Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 85mg Orange chicken
Potassium 209mg 127mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 1818mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 0.56mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.087mg 0.069mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 264IU 40IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 12µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.53mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.549mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.43mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.023mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.576mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.576mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 1.001mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 1.058mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.34mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.614mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.359mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 61mg 95mg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 2.422g 11.37g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.64g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Pork skins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
Orange chicken
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange 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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients
  2. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.