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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 for 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% 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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +134.4%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 17.1µg 4.1µg 24%
Protein 14.46g 2.68g 24%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.89mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.737g 16%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg 12%
Phosphorus 130mg 52mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.534mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Copper 0.042mg 0.118mg 8%
Fats 12.68g 8.2g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.141mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 7%
Zinc 1.13mg 0.31mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 143kcal 6%
Saturated fat 2.422g 1.429g 5%
Vitamin A 75µg 32µg 5%
Iron 0.94mg 0.65mg 4%
Carbs 22.46g 11.17g 4%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.077mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 2.48g 2%
Cholesterol 61mg 68mg 2%
Fiber 0.8g 1.3g 2%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.101mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 14mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 553mg 529mg 1%
Potassium 209mg 254mg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 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
13%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.