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

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Significant differences between orange chicken and corn nuts

  • Orange chicken has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B5; however, corn nuts are richer in fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Corn nuts cover your daily fiber needs 30% more than orange chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +80.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.8%
~equal in Sodium ~600mg

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +714%

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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2926.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.6%

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.58g

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 nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Corn nuts DV% diff.
Selenium 17.1µg 31%
Fiber 0.8g 8.4g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.35mg 26%
Phosphorus 130mg 283mg 22%
Magnesium 20mg 109mg 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.22g 19%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.487mg 17%
Carbs 22.46g 71.7g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.507mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.374mg 13%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Protein 14.46g 9g 11%
Iron 0.94mg 1.7mg 10%
Copper 0.042mg 0.136mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 7.36g 10%
Calories 262kcal 436kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 7%
Zinc 1.13mg 1.88mg 7%
Vitamin A 75µg 17µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.142mg 6%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.187mg 3%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 553mg 600mg 2%
Fats 12.68g 14.3g 2%
Potassium 209mg 286mg 2%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Saturated fat 2.422g 2.58g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 63.3g N/A
Calcium 14mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Corn nuts
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
17%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.