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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% 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 107% 83% 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 AVitamin A +425%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 262kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 14.46g 2.28g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0.9mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 21.66g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 22.46g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 14mg 9mg Orange chicken
Potassium 209mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.94mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Sugar 13.6g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 0.8g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.042mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 1.13mg 0.37mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 130mg 78mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 264IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 75µg 69µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 17.1µg 0.4µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.04mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.802mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 10µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.185g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg 0mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 8.337g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.078g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 11.48g Plantain chips

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
46%
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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