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Orange chicken vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Orange chicken and Beef sticks?

  • Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin B5, while Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 92% higher.
  • Beef sticks have 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Orange chicken. Orange chicken has 1mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef sticks have 0.328mg.
  • Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked types in this comparison.

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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 -63.9%
Contains more Calcium +385.7%
Contains more Iron +261.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +114.2%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Manganese - 0.086
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Calcium +385.7%
Contains more Iron +261.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +114.2%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Manganese - 0.086

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 B5 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 250
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 250

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +315.9%
Contains more Water +153.6%
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Fats +291.2%
Contains more Other +123.4%
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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +315.9%
Contains more Water +153.6%
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Fats +291.2%
Contains more Other +123.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.2%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.2%

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 Beef sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 5.4g Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 12.68g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 22.46g 5.4g Orange chicken
Calories 262kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g Beef sticks
Fiber 0.8g Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 0.94mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 130mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 209mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 553mg 1531mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.042mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.087mg 0.086mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 250IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 13µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.328mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.205mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.576mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.001mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.058mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.34mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.614mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.359mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 61mg 133mg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 2.422g 20.8g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 4.42g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
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
Orange chicken Beef sticks
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
32%
Orange chicken
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.378g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.