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Orange chicken vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between orange chicken and plantain chips?

  • Orange chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, while plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
  • Plantain chips' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types in this comparison.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +217.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg

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%
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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +371%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin A ~69µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.1mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +534.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2217.2%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.9%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1237%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +383.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Plantain chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 11.739g 38%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 32.1mg 35%
Selenium 17.1µg 0.4µg 30%
Saturated fat 2.422g 8.337g 27%
Fats 12.68g 29.59g 26%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 5.04mg 26%
Protein 14.46g 2.28g 24%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.46mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.802mg 17%
Starch 10.5g 50.8g 17%
Potassium 209mg 786mg 17%
Copper 0.042mg 0.198mg 17%
Sodium 553mg 202mg 15%
Carbs 22.46g 63.84g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.04mg 14%
Calories 262kcal 531kcal 13%
Choline 66.1mg 0mg 12%
Magnesium 20mg 71mg 12%
Fiber 0.8g 3.5g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.276mg 8%
Phosphorus 130mg 78mg 7%
Zinc 1.13mg 0.37mg 7%
Folate 10µg 35µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 5.632g 5%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 28.6µg 4%
Vitamin B5 1mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.065mg 2%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin A 75µg 69µg 1%
Calcium 14mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 60.34g N/A
Iron 0.94mg 0.97mg 0%
Sugar 13.6g 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Plantain chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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