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

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Significant differences between orange chicken and potato chips

  • Orange chicken has more selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and fiber.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 54% more than orange chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +235%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +510%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +405.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~22.1µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2448.9%
Contains more FatsFats +172.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.5%
Contains more OtherOther +82.7%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin E 1.07mg 9.11mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 12.17g 41%
Saturated fat 2.422g 10.96g 39%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 31.1mg 34%
Fats 12.68g 34.6g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.66mg 33%
Potassium 209mg 1275mg 31%
Copper 0.042mg 0.306mg 29%
Sodium 553mg 8mg 24%
Histidine 0.359mg 153mg 22%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 9.84g 16%
Selenium 17.1µg 8.1µg 16%
Fiber 0.8g 4.8g 16%
Protein 14.46g 7g 15%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.44mg 15%
Calories 262kcal 536kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.402mg 12%
Magnesium 20mg 67mg 11%
Carbs 22.46g 52.9g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.167mg 10%
Iron 0.94mg 1.63mg 9%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Choline 66.1mg 37.5mg 5%
Phosphorus 130mg 165mg 5%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.197mg 2%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 22.1µg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 3.827mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 14mg 24mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 0.22g N/A
Zinc 1.13mg 1.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.392mg 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 Potato 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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.