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Orange chicken vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between orange chicken and gratin

  • Orange chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, gratin has more copper, calcium, and vitamin C.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for selenium is 26% more.
  • Gratin is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.8%
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.8%
Contains more FatsFats +67.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
~equal in Other ~2.08g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2105.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Gratin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.276g 39%
Selenium 17.1µg 2.7µg 26%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Protein 14.46g 5.06g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.993mg 16%
Cholesterol 61mg 23mg 13%
Copper 0.042mg 0.16mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.387mg 12%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.422g 4.733g 11%
Calcium 14mg 119mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 9.9mg 10%
Fats 12.68g 7.59g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.116mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 132kcal 7%
Potassium 209mg 396mg 6%
Sodium 553mg 433mg 5%
Zinc 1.13mg 0.69mg 4%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Fiber 0.8g 1.8g 4%
Iron 0.94mg 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.174mg 4%
Carbs 22.46g 11.27g 4%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.161mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 2.149g 3%
Phosphorus 130mg 113mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.064mg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 75µg 64µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 9.47g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.151mg 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 Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.311g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.