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Granola bars vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Granola bars and Orange chicken

  • Granola bars are richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Granola bars is 73% higher.
  • Granola bars contain 9 times more Copper than Orange chicken. Granola bars contain 0.392mg of Copper, while Orange chicken contains 0.042mg.
  • Granola bars contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
9
:
1
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +1942.5%
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +1942.5%
Equal in Selenium - 17.1

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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
3
:
8
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Vitamin E +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
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3
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Water +1141.8%
Equal in Other - 1.97
Granola bars
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Water +1141.8%
Equal in Other - 1.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
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0
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 21.66g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 19.8g 12.68g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 22.46g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 262kcal Granola bars
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 28.57g 13.6g Orange chicken
Fiber 5.3g 0.8g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 14mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 0.94mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 20mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 277mg 130mg Granola bars
Potassium 336mg 209mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 553mg Granola bars
Zinc 2.03mg 1.13mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.042mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.087mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 33IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 2.09mg 1.07mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.9mg
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.043mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 23µg 10µg Granola bars
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 14.6µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.113mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.724mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.4mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.177mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.508mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.216mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.053g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 2.422g Granola bars
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 3.474g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 6.086g Granola bars
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
Granola bars Orange chicken
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
24%
Granola bars
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients
  2. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.