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Orange chicken vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Orange chicken and Arepa

  • Orange chicken is richer than Arepa in Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Orange chicken is 20% higher.
  • Arepa contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535.7%
Contains more IronIron +10.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Arepa
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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% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +269%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +597.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1402.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.9%
Contains more FatsFats +135.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.4%
~equal in Water ~50.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +129.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +515.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3627.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Orange chicken Arepa
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Arepa Opinion
Calories 262kcal 219kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 5.48g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 5.38g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 22.46g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 61mg 5mg Arepa
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 14mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 209mg 88mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 1.04mg Arepa
Sugar 13.6g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 0.8g 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.042mg 0.03mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 0.8mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 117mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 264IU 213IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 61µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.29mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 17.1µg 6.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.042mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.888mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.202mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.107mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 3.5µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.157g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg 4.4mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 2.902g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 1.514g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.989g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.048mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.193mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.207mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.671mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.228mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.131mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.276mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.276mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.166mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.065g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.002g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 0.825g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Arepa
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
32%
Orange chicken
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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