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Orange chicken vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange chicken and Barbecue chicken

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily Cholesterol needs 22% more than Orange chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1640%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg

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%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +294%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +135%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg
~equal in Choline ~62.9mg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18616.7%
Contains more OtherOther +123.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%

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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.5%

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
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +30650%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1475%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1575%
~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.
Orange chicken Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 262kcal 226kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 12.68g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 0.12g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 0.12g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 127mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 14mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 209mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.94mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Sugar 13.6g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0.8g 0g Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Starch 10.5g 0g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 553mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 67IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 20µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.46mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.005mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.152mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.191mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 8µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.078g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg 62.9mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 3.927g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.038g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.04g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Barbecue 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
32%
Orange chicken
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

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

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