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Orange chicken vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Orange chicken and Pilaf

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, while Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Folate is 51% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 61 times less Cholesterol than Orange chicken. Orange chicken contains 61mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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 Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Calcium +492.9%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +913.8%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Equal in Potassium - 188
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Calcium +492.9%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +913.8%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Equal in Potassium - 188

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2575%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +4780%
Contains more Vitamin C +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +2020%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2575%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +4780%
Contains more Vitamin C +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +2020%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +825.5%
Contains more Water +502.4%
Contains more Carbs +239.8%
Contains more Other +95.9%
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% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +825.5%
Contains more Water +502.4%
Contains more Carbs +239.8%
Contains more Other +95.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +831.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1514.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +831.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1514.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +4000%
Contains more Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +578.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +4000%
Contains more Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +578.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 14.46g 10.42g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 1.37g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 262kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 10.5g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0.67g 0g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 0.8g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 14mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.94mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 130mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 209mg 188mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 1303mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 1.01mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.087mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 17.1µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 264IU 14IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 4µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.04mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.087mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.715mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 10µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.02µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0.5µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.086mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.221mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.279mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.523mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.189mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.145mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.32mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.374mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.15mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.307g Pilaf
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 0.373g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.377g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g 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 Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.115g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.