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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.
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B1 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
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 B1 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Protein +74.6%
Equal in Fats - 12.68
Equal in Water - 48.43
Equal in Other - 1.97
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 Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Protein +74.6%
Equal in Fats - 12.68
Equal in Water - 48.43
Equal in Other - 1.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.086
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.086

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +88.6%
Contains more Glucose +122.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2265.4%
Equal in Fructose - 0.67
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 Starch +88.6%
Contains more Glucose +122.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2265.4%
Equal in Fructose - 0.67

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 24.69g 21.66g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 11.94g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 27.29g 22.46g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 250kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 19.8g 10.5g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.73g 0.67g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 13.6g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 0.8g Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 40mg 14mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.41mg 0.94mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 85mg 130mg Orange chicken
Potassium 165mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 468mg 553mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.62mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.148mg 0.042mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.245mg 0.087mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 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
Folate 10µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.2µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 24.4µg Chinese egg rolls
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
Cholesterol 16mg 61mg Chinese egg rolls
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.053g Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.116g 2.422g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 6.086g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.619g Chinese egg rolls
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
Chinese egg rolls Orange chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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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