Orange chicken vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Orange chicken and Chinese lemon chicken?
- Orange chicken has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Choline, and Zinc than Chinese lemon chicken.
- Orange chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 13% higher.
- Chinese lemon chicken has 25 times less Vitamin A RAE than Orange chicken. Orange chicken has 75µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chinese lemon chicken has 3µg.
- Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sodium.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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.
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Magnesium
+25%
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Potassium
+29.8%
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Zinc
+121.6%
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Selenium
+31.5%
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Calcium
+185.7%
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Iron
+29.8%
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Sodium
-54.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Copper - 0.04
Equal in Manganese - 0.089
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Magnesium
+25%
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Potassium
+29.8%
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Zinc
+121.6%
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Selenium
+31.5%
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Calcium
+185.7%
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Iron
+29.8%
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Sodium
-54.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Copper - 0.04
Equal in Manganese - 0.089
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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Vitamin A
+2300%
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Vitamin B2
+214.3%
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Vitamin B5
+92.3%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+81.8%
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Vitamin E
+19.6%
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Vitamin C
+155.6%
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Vitamin B1
+23.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.776
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 24.4
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Vitamin A
+2300%
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Vitamin B2
+214.3%
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Vitamin B5
+92.3%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+81.8%
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Vitamin E
+19.6%
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Vitamin C
+155.6%
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Vitamin B1
+23.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.776
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 24.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.8%
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+53.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.55
Equal in Carbs - 20.61
Equal in Water - 52.69
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
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1.97 g
Protein:
11.87 g
Fats:
13.55 g
Carbs:
20.61 g
Water:
52.69 g
Other:
1.28 g
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Protein
+21.8%
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Other
+53.9%
Equal in Fats - 13.55
Equal in Carbs - 20.61
Equal in Water - 52.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.4%
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Saturated Fat
-16.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.086
Saturated Fat:
2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
Saturated Fat:
2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.4%
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Saturated Fat
-16.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.086
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+143.6%
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Glucose
+150.8%
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Fructose
+126.9%
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Maltose
+∞%
Equal in Starch - 10.27
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
Starch:
10.27 g
Sucrose:
5.05 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
1.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+143.6%
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Glucose
+150.8%
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Fructose
+126.9%
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Maltose
+∞%
Equal in Starch - 10.27
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 21.66g | 19.61g |
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| Protein | 14.46g | 11.87g |
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| Fats | 12.68g | 13.55g |
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| Carbs | 22.46g | 20.61g |
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| Calories | 262kcal | 252kcal |
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| Starch | 10.5g | 10.27g |
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| Fructose | 0.67g | 1.52g |
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| Sugar | 13.6g | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 0.8g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 40mg |
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| Iron | 0.94mg | 1.22mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 130mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 553mg | 252mg |
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| Zinc | 1.13mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 17.1µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin A | 264IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 75µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.07mg | 1.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 5IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 2.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg | 3.776mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.25mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 24.4µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0.141mg |
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| Threonine | 0.576mg | 0.513mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.537mg |
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| Leucine | 1.001mg | 0.978mg |
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| Lysine | 1.058mg | 0.958mg |
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| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.478mg |
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| Valine | 0.614mg | 0.57mg |
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| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.365mg |
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 32mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.053g | 0.068g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.422g | 2.033g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 2.749g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 6.086g | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.008g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g | 5.301g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g | 0.663g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.006g |
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| 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.389g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.