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Orange chicken vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between orange chicken and corn chips

  • Orange chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, corn chips have more vitamin E, fiber, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 41% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.7%
Contains more IronIron +27.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +282.8%
~equal in Sodium ~514mg

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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +287.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +575.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.047mg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4426.2%
Contains more FatsFats +163.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +162.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.1%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4455.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +389.1%
~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 Corn chips
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Corn chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 16.438g 69%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 7.23mg 41%
Fats 12.68g 33.36g 32%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Selenium 17.1µg 7.6µg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.842mg 17%
Starch 10.5g 51.36g 17%
Protein 14.46g 6.17g 17%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.19mg 16%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 6.3µg 15%
Calories 262kcal 538kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 9.134g 14%
Fiber 0.8g 4g 13%
Calcium 14mg 138mg 12%
Magnesium 20mg 72mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.078mg 11%
Carbs 22.46g 56.9g 11%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.333mg 11%
Choline 66.1mg 12.1mg 10%
Phosphorus 130mg 194mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.422g 4.331g 9%
Vitamin A 75µg 3µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Copper 0.042mg 0.101mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.167mg 5%
Iron 0.94mg 1.2mg 3%
Sodium 553mg 514mg 2%
Potassium 209mg 144mg 2%
Fructose 0.67g 0g 1%
Zinc 1.13mg 1.29mg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.047mg 0%
Trans fat 0.053g 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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