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

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Important differences between Orange chicken and Corn grits

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Zinc, however, Corn grits has more Iron.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 72% more.
  • Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +674.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1155.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +828.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more IronIron +613.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%

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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +815.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2487.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +159.2%
Contains more WaterWater +67.7%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4188.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3086.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.9%

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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +12200%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +46.6%
~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 grits
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 Corn grits Opinion
Calories 262kcal 74kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 1.58g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 0.49g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 14.85g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 15.95g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 209mg 27mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 13.6g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 0.8g 1.1g Corn grits
Copper 0.042mg 0mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 0.09mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 130mg 14mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.01mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.049mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.135mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.672mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.052mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.028mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 27µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.053g Corn grits
Choline 66.1mg 2.6mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.081g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.191g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.011mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.052mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.058mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.228mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.031mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.029mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.087mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.077mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.048mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
32%
Corn grits

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?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.346g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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