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Orange chicken vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange chicken and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily Phosphorus needs 33% more than Orange chicken.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Orange chicken. Orange chicken has 3.59mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.98mg.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 Iron +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Calcium +2264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Zinc +75.2%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +317.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
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 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Calcium +2264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Zinc +75.2%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Manganese +317.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Equal in Vitamin K - 25.4
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 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Equal in Vitamin K - 25.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Other +88.8%
Equal in Protein - 13.56
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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Other +88.8%
Equal in Protein - 13.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.4%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +235%
Contains more Starch +106.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.63
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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +235%
Contains more Starch +106.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.63

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 14.46g 13.56g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 22.46g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 262kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 10.5g 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.67g 0.2g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 0.8g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 14mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.94mg 0.84mg Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 130mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 209mg 121mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 1008mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.042mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.087mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 17.1µg 16.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.74mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.98mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.38mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.084mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 24.4µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.576mg 0.472mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.001mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.058mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.34mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.614mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.359mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 61mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.372g Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 6.643g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 5.104g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.006g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 4.306g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.524g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.221g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.