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Orange chicken vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between orange chicken and granola bars

  • Orange chicken is richer in vitamin B3, yet granola bars are richer in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for granola bars is 73% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, granola bars, hard, 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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +213.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +833.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1942.5%
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.9mg

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
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1141.8%
Contains more FatsFats +56.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.7%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.37g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Granola bars DV% diff.
Manganese 0.087mg 1.777mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 12.05g 40%
Copper 0.042mg 0.392mg 39%
Iron 0.94mg 2.95mg 25%
Phosphorus 130mg 277mg 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Magnesium 20mg 97mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.264mg 18%
Fiber 0.8g 5.3g 18%
Carbs 22.46g 64.4g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.581mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.085mg 11%
Fats 12.68g 19.8g 11%
Sodium 553mg 294mg 11%
Calories 262kcal 471kcal 10%
Protein 14.46g 10.1g 9%
Zinc 1.13mg 2.03mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin A 75µg 2µg 8%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 14.6µg 8%
Choline 66.1mg 22mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.119mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 2.09mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 61mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.813mg 4%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Potassium 209mg 336mg 4%
Folate 10µg 23µg 3%
Selenium 17.1µg 16.2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 4.38g 2%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 21.66g 59.1g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 28.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Saturated fat 2.422g 2.37g 0%
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.264mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.352mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0.724mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.4mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.479mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.508mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.216mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 Granola bars
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
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars 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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.