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Orange chicken vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Orange chicken and Chinese fried rice

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Chinese fried rice has more Manganese.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 18% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice contains 12 times less Choline than Orange chicken. Orange chicken contains 66.1mg of Choline, while Chinese fried rice contains 5.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese fried rice is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.

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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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175%
Contains more IronIron +42.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +397.7%

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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +723.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +771.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1101.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +322.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~279IU

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
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +257%
Contains more FatsFats +328.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46%
Contains more WaterWater +22%

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
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +435.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.7%

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
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3224.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +384.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1240%
Contains more StarchStarch +193.3%
~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 Chinese fried rice
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 Chinese fried rice Opinion
Calories 262kcal 174kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 4.05g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 2.96g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 21.66g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 22.46g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 61mg 18mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 12mg Orange chicken
Potassium 209mg 76mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 0.66mg Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.042mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 1.13mg 0.72mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 130mg 51mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 264IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 75µg 22µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.13mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 17.1µg 8.3µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.015mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.026mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.637mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.032mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 2.8µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 6µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Choline 66.1mg 5.5mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.649g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.111g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.052mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.173mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.173mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.335mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.173mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.114mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.225mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.251mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.094mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.05g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.002g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.111g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.002g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 0.981g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Chinese fried rice
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
27%
Chinese fried rice

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 - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

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

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