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

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Summary of differences between Orange chicken and Potato salad

  • Orange chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Orange chicken covers your daily need of Selenium 24% more than Potato salad.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +317.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +181%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.1%
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.1%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +439.6%
Contains more FatsFats +54.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.1%
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Potato salad Opinion
Calories 262kcal 143kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 2.68g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 8.2g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 21.66g 9.87g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 11.17g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 68mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 19mg Potato salad
Potassium 209mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 0.94mg 0.65mg Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g Potato salad
Fiber 0.8g 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.042mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.13mg 0.31mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 52mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 529mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 264IU 157IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 32µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 17.1µg 4.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.89mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.534mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.141mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 7µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato salad
Choline 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 2.48g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.737g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.042mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.116mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.141mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.202mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.171mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.066mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.135mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.172mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.062mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.993g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

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