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Orange chicken vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Orange chicken and Cream of Wheat?

  • Orange chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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.
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +945%
Contains more Zinc +564.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +388.6%
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Iron +427.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.043
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.2%
Contains more Potassium +945%
Contains more Zinc +564.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +388.6%
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Iron +427.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.043

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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Contains more Vitamin E +5250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 22% 3% 3% 11% 51% 68% 60% 54% 8% 25% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +685.9%
Contains more Fats +5183.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +347.7%
Contains more Water +74.3%
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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +685.9%
Contains more Fats +5183.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +347.7%
Contains more Water +74.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10427.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4441.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10427.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4441.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17471.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17471.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Cream of Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 12.48g Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 1.84g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 0.24g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 13.08g Orange chicken
Calories 262kcal 62kcal Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.8g 0.6g Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 0.94mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 18mg Orange chicken
Potassium 209mg 20mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 1.13mg 0.17mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Manganese 0.087mg 0mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg 3.5µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.02mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.21mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 3.093mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.082mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 10µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.025mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.058mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.08mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.139mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.047mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.034mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.099mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.089mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.042mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.053g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.033g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.134g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Cream of Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
27%
Cream of Wheat

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 - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.384g)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients

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

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