Orange chicken vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between orange chicken and scrambled egg?
- Orange chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin K; however, scrambled egg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, iron, and phosphorus.
- Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 122% more.
- Scrambled egg contains 17 times less vitamin B3 than orange chicken. Orange chicken contains 3.59mg of vitamin B3, while scrambled egg contains 0.21mg.
- Scrambled egg has less sodium.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Fast foods, egg, scrambled types in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +307.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1609.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +134.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +405% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +979.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
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Protein
~13.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 426mg | 122% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 1.01µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 1.969g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.52mg | 23% |
| Choline | 66.1mg | 180.6mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg | 0.21mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 2.59mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 2.422g | 6.153g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 242mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 187mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 75µg | 176µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 17.1µg | 22.5µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 22.46g | 2.08g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 5.889g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.13mg | 1.66mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 46IU | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.68g | 16.18g | 5% |
| Starch | 10.5g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 57mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 212kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.07mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Protein | 14.46g | 13.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.66g | 2.08g | N/A |
| Sugar | 13.6g | 1.64g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.576mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.836mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.001mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.058mg | 0.913mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.614mg | 0.96mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.325mg | 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 |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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