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

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The main differences between orange chicken and potato sticks

  • Orange chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B5, yet potato sticks are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato sticks is 54% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +491.9%
Contains more IronIron +141.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +386.2%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5155.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2101.4%
Contains more FatsFats +171.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.3%
Contains more OtherOther +72.6%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Potato sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 17.9g 79%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 9.11mg 54%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 47.3mg 52%
Fats 12.68g 34.4g 33%
Copper 0.042mg 0.315mg 30%
Potassium 209mg 1237mg 30%
Saturated fat 2.422g 8.88g 29%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Iron 0.94mg 2.27mg 17%
Protein 14.46g 6.7g 16%
Selenium 17.1µg 8.1µg 16%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.423mg 15%
Calories 262kcal 522kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.403mg 12%
Fiber 0.8g 3.4g 10%
Magnesium 20mg 64mg 10%
Carbs 22.46g 53.3g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.116mg 8%
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg 8%
Folate 10µg 40µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 4.785mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 6.16g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.32mg 7%
Phosphorus 130mg 172mg 6%
Choline 66.1mg 34.9mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.096mg 4%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Sodium 553mg 633mg 3%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 22.1µg 2%
Zinc 1.13mg 0.99mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 49.9g N/A
Calcium 14mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 13.6g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Potato sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.