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Chinese egg rolls vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese egg rolls and Orange chicken

  • Chinese egg rolls have more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Fiber, however, Orange chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Choline.
  • Orange chicken covers your daily Selenium needs 31% more than Chinese egg rolls.
  • Orange chicken has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Chinese egg rolls. Chinese egg rolls have 0.165mg of Vitamin B1, while Orange chicken has 0.043mg.
  • Chinese egg rolls contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted 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 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
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 +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
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% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +269.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 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 CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.6%
~equal in Fats ~12.68g
~equal in Water ~48.43g
~equal in Other ~1.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 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 -12.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~6.086g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 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 +88.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2265.4%
~equal in Fructose ~0.67g
~equal in Lactose ~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 egg rolls Orange chicken
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 250kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 8.28g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 11.94g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 24.69g 21.66g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 22.46g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 61mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Orange chicken
Calcium 40mg 14mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 165mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 1.41mg 0.94mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 13.6g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 0.8g Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.148mg 0.042mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.62mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 19.8g 10.5g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 85mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 468mg 553mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.245mg 0.087mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.043mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.2µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 24.4µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 10µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.053g Orange chicken
Choline 17.9mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.116g 2.422g Chinese egg rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.339mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.296mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.581mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.368mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.147mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.36mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.331mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.183mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.73g 0.67g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.619g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls Orange chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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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