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Orange chicken vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Orange chicken and Rice cakes

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin B2, while Rice cakes has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 265% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +655%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +804.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7003.4%
~equal in Selenium ~16.4µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%

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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.7%
Contains more FatsFats +262.3%
Contains more WaterWater +720.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.6%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +213%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.6%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 262kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 14.46g 9g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 3.5g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 22.46g 80.1g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 14mg 11mg Orange chicken
Potassium 209mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 0.94mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Sugar 13.6g Rice cakes
Fiber 0.8g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.042mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.13mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 553mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 17.1µg 16.4µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.103mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 21µg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.053g Rice cakes
Choline 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 1.11g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.11g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.576mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.358mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.638mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.414mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.152mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.399mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.489mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.218mg 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 Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.782g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.