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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.
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +397.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +175%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +106%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +126.2%
Contains more Manganese +397.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +175%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +723.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +771.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 264
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
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 C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +723.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +771.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 264

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Fats +328.4%
Contains more Other +77.5%
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 Carbs +46%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Fats +328.4%
Contains more Other +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.8%
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +193.3%
Contains more Sucrose +3224.3%
Contains more Glucose +384.6%
Contains more Fructose +1240%
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 Starch +193.3%
Contains more Sucrose +3224.3%
Contains more Glucose +384.6%
Contains more Fructose +1240%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 31.69g 21.66g Chinese fried rice
Protein 4.05g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 2.96g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 32.79g 22.46g Chinese fried rice
Calories 174kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 30.8g 10.5g Chinese fried rice
Fructose 0.05g 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 0.56g 13.6g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 0.8g Chinese fried rice
Calcium 12mg 14mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.66mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 51mg 130mg Orange chicken
Potassium 76mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 387mg 553mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.095mg 0.042mg Chinese fried rice
Manganese 0.433mg 0.087mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 279IU 264IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.9mg Chinese fried rice
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
Folate 6µg 10µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 2.8µg 24.4µg 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
Cholesterol 18mg 61mg Chinese fried rice
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.053g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.422g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 6.086g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g 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
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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
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 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 Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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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