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Chinese fried rice vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinese fried rice and Orange chicken

  • Chinese fried rice has more Manganese, while Orange chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 18% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 5 times less Manganese than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice contains 0.433mg of Manganese, while Orange chicken contains 0.087mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chinese fried rice is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
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 CopperCopper +126.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +397.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175%
Contains more IronIron +42.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106%

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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
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 CVitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +723.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +771.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1101.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~264IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 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 +46%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more ProteinProtein +257%
Contains more FatsFats +328.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 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 -77.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +435.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 +193.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3224.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +384.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1240%
~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 fried rice Orange chicken
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 174kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 4.05g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 2.96g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.9mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 31.69g 21.66g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 22.46g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 61mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Orange chicken
Calcium 12mg 14mg Orange chicken
Potassium 76mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.66mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Sugar 0.56g 13.6g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.095mg 0.042mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 30.8g 10.5g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 387mg 553mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 264IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.433mg 0.087mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.043mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 2.8µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 6µg 10µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.053g Chinese fried rice
Choline 5.5mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.422g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.173mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.335mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.173mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.114mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.251mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.094mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.05g 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice 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
6%
Chinese fried rice
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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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