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

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How are orange chicken and beef Stroganoff different?

  • Orange chicken is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline; however, beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, folate, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for beef Stroganoff is 65% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 36 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. While orange chicken contains 3.59mg of vitamin B3, beef Stroganoff contains only 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff has less cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.

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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 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.88mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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% 25% 21% 1.5% 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% 28% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +161%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3490%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +321.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.04mg

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
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.5%
Contains more FatsFats +175.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +65%

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
56% 38% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2374%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.324g

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 Stroganoff
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 Orange chicken Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 24.4µg 102.8µg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.246g 39%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.1mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1mg 20%
Protein 14.46g 5.1g 19%
Selenium 17.1µg 7.6µg 17%
Folate 10µg 67µg 14%
Cholesterol 61mg 21mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.06mg 13%
Fats 12.68g 4.6g 12%
Phosphorus 130mg 50mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.09mg 10%
Choline 66.1mg 18mg 9%
Calories 262kcal 98kcal 8%
Copper 0.042mg 0.1mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 1.556g 5%
Sodium 553mg 435mg 5%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Carbs 22.46g 9g 4%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.41mg 4%
Manganese 0.087mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.26µg 3%
Potassium 209mg 140mg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 14mg 20mg 1%
Iron 0.94mg 0.88mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 75µg 84µg 1%
Fiber 0.8g 0.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 1.68g N/A
Zinc 1.13mg 1.1mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Saturated fat 2.422g 2.324g 0%
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Beef Stroganoff
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
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
24%
Beef Stroganoff

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 - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.