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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 from 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.
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
1
:
9
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +1942.5%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +1942.5%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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.
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
8
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514%
Contains more Folate +130%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Orange chicken
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%
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514%
Contains more Folate +130%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
3
:
2
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Water +1141.8%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Equal in Other - 1.8
Orange chicken
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
Granola bars
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 Protein +43.2%
Contains more Water +1141.8%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +186.7%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
0
:
3
Granola bars
Granola bars
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.37
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.37

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 59.1g Granola bars
Protein 14.46g 10.1g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 19.8g Granola bars
Carbs 22.46g 64.4g Granola bars
Calories 262kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 28.57g Orange chicken
Fiber 0.8g 5.3g Granola bars
Calcium 14mg 61mg Granola bars
Iron 0.94mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Magnesium 20mg 97mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 130mg 277mg Granola bars
Potassium 209mg 336mg Granola bars
Sodium 553mg 294mg Granola bars
Zinc 1.13mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Copper 0.042mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.087mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 17.1µg 16.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 33IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.9mg
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.119mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.581mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.813mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.085mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 23µg Granola bars
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 14.6µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.576mg 0.264mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.352mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.724mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.4mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.177mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.479mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.508mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.216mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.053g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.422g 2.37g Granola bars
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 4.38g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 12.05g Granola bars
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 Granola bars
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
24%
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 contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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.