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Chinese cuisine vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese cuisine and orange chicken

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B12, and folate; however, orange chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 22% more.
  • Chinese cuisine has 13 times more vitamin C than orange chicken. Chinese cuisine has 11.6mg of vitamin C, while orange chicken has 0.9mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.2%
~equal in Potassium ~209mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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% 25% 21% 1.5% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
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 WaterWater +62.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.2%
Contains more FatsFats +139.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
44% 51% 3% 3%
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
Contains more StarchStarch +476.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +951.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +21.8%
~equal in Glucose ~0.63g
~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.
Chinese cuisine Orange chicken
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Orange chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 6.086g 26%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 24.4µg 22%
Selenium 6.7µg 17.1µg 19%
Cholesterol 14mg 61mg 16%
Protein 7.08g 14.46g 15%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.59mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.22mg 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.9mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.2µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1mg 11%
Fats 5.3g 12.68g 11%
Folate 45µg 10µg 9%
Phosphorus 76mg 130mg 8%
Calories 105kcal 262kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.978g 2.422g 7%
Sodium 409mg 553mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 3.474g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 66.1mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.23mg 5%
Carbs 7.29g 22.46g 5%
Starch 1.82g 10.5g 4%
Fiber 1.5g 0.8g 3%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.13mg 3%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.087mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.07mg 2%
Iron 1.11mg 0.94mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Copper 0.049mg 0.042mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin A 63µg 75µg 1%
Net carbs 5.79g 21.66g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU 0%
Potassium 204mg 209mg 0%
Sugar 2.41g 13.6g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.359mg 0%
Fructose 0.55g 0.67g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Orange 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.444g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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