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Orange chicken vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between orange chicken and onion rings

  • Orange chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, choline, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet onion rings is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Orange chicken covers your daily selenium needs 21% more than onion rings.
  • The amount of cholesterol in onion rings is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +169%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.4%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%

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% 16% 21% 3% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.3%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.4%
~equal in Water ~46.37g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +598.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +143.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +88.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Onion rings
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Onion rings Opinion
Calories 262kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 14.46g 4.14g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 21.66g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 22.46g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 209mg 123mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 13.6g 5.1g Onion rings
Fiber 0.8g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 1.13mg 0.42mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 130mg 71mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.46mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 17.1µg 5.6µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.116mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.349mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.294mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.117mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 10µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.053g
Choline 66.1mg 10.7mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 3g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.07mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.15mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.214mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.35mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.151mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.081mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.243mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.216mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.109mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

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

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