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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +378% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| 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% |
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Vitamin D
~0.1µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
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
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
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% |
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Glucose
~0.63g
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 262kcal |
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| Protein | 7.08g | 14.46g |
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| Fats | 5.3g | 12.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.79g | 21.66g |
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| Carbs | 7.29g | 22.46g |
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| Cholesterol | 14mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.94mg |
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| Sugar | 2.41g | 13.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.13mg |
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| Starch | 1.82g | 10.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 130mg |
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| Sodium | 409mg | 553mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1262IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A | 63µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.087mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg | 17.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 3.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 24.4µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.058g | 0.053g |
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| Choline | 34.5mg | 66.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.978g | 2.422g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.217g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 6.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.113mg |
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| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.576mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 0.525mg | 1.001mg |
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| Lysine | 0.552mg | 1.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.327mg | 0.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.359mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.67g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.028g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 5.284g |
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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
37%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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