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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.
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +69%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +155.2%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +69%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +155.2%
Equal in Potassium - 209

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +378%
Contains more Vitamin C +1188.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 A +378%
Contains more Vitamin C +1188.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +62.8%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +139.2%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Contains more Other +30.5%
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 Water +62.8%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Fats +139.2%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Contains more Other +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +476.9%
Contains more Sucrose +951.3%
Contains more Fructose +21.8%
Equal in Glucose - 0.63
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 Starch +476.9%
Contains more Sucrose +951.3%
Contains more Fructose +21.8%
Equal in Glucose - 0.63

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 21.66g Orange chicken
Protein 7.08g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 5.3g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 7.29g 22.46g Orange chicken
Calories 105kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 1.82g 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.55g 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 2.41g 13.6g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 0.8g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.94mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 76mg 130mg Orange chicken
Potassium 204mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 409mg 553mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 1.13mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.042mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.087mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 1262IU 264IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0.9mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.043mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 45µg 10µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.2µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 24.4µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.313mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.525mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.552mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.158mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.327mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.207mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 14mg 61mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.053g Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.422g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 6.086g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese cuisine 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
39%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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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