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Orange chicken vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Orange chicken and Caesar salad?

  • Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5, while Caesar salad is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% higher.
  • Caesar salad has 4 times less Vitamin K than Orange chicken. Orange chicken has 24.4µg of Vitamin K, while Caesar salad has 5.9µg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust 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.
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
1
:
9
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +1564.3%
Contains more Iron +148.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +269%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Caesar salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Calcium +1564.3%
Contains more Iron +148.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +269%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%

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.
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
8
:
4
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Vitamin E +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237
Orange chicken
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%
Caesar salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
3
:
2
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
Orange chicken
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
Caesar salad
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
3
:
0
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.6%
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Caesar salad
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
1
:
6
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +140.9%
Contains more Glucose +55.6%
Contains more Fructose +68.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Orange chicken
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
Caesar salad
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +140.9%
Contains more Glucose +55.6%
Contains more Fructose +68.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 14.46g 13.39g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 9.54g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 262kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 10.5g 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 0.67g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 13.6g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 0.8g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 14mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 0.94mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 130mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 209mg 170mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.13mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.042mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.087mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 17.1µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 264IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.61mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 3.237mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.447mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 24.4µg 5.9µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.576mg 0.393mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.547mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 1.058mg 0.523mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.3mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.614mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.359mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 61mg 24mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.053g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 2.422g 4.206g 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 2.38g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.461g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.155g 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 Caesar salad
Low Fats diet ok
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
32%
Orange chicken
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.