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Orange chicken vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between orange chicken and pork skins

  • Orange chicken has more vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, pork skins are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and choline.
  • Pork skins cover your daily sodium needs 55% more than orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.88mg

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 1.7% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.9%

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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2590.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.9%
Contains more FatsFats +146.8%
Contains more OtherOther +184.3%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +325.4%

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 Pork skins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Pork skins DV% diff.
Protein 14.46g 61.3g 94%
Sodium 553mg 1818mg 55%
Selenium 17.1µg 41µg 43%
Saturated fat 2.422g 11.37g 41%
Fats 12.68g 31.3g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 14.78g 28%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0µg 20%
Choline 66.1mg 164.5mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.64µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.64g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.023mg 16%
Calories 262kcal 544kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.549mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.43mg 11%
Cholesterol 61mg 95mg 11%
Carbs 22.46g 0g 7%
Vitamin A 75µg 12µg 7%
Copper 0.042mg 0.094mg 6%
Phosphorus 130mg 85mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.099mg 5%
Zinc 1.13mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.283mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.53mg 4%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 209mg 127mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 30mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.069mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Iron 0.94mg 0.88mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 21.66g 0g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 1.94mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.