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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.
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +141.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +491.9%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +386.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +141.5%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +491.9%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 22% 3% 3% 11% 51% 68% 60% 54% 8% 25% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.8%
Contains more Water +2101.4%
Contains more Fats +171.3%
Contains more Carbs +137.3%
Contains more Other +72.6%
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 Protein +115.8%
Contains more Water +2101.4%
Contains more Fats +171.3%
Contains more Carbs +137.3%
Contains more Other +72.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 21.66g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 14.46g 6.7g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 22.46g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 262kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 0.8g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 14mg 18mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.94mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 20mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 130mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 209mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 553mg 633mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 0.99mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.087mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 17.1µg 8.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
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
Folate 10µg 40µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 22.1µg Orange chicken
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
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 2.422g 8.88g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 17.9g Potato sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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.