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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 from 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% 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 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 Opinion
Calories 262kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 14.46g 6.7g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0.9mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 21.66g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 22.46g 53.3g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 14mg 18mg Potato sticks
Potassium 209mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.94mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 13.6g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 0.8g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.042mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 1.13mg 0.99mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 553mg 633mg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 17.1µg 8.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.116mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.403mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 22.1µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato sticks
Choline 66.1mg 34.9mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 8.88g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 17.9g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 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.