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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.
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
3
:
7
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%
Contains more Calcium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Scrambled egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%
Contains more Calcium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
5
:
7
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains more Vitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +405%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.94
Orange chicken
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%
Scrambled egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +405%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
3
:
2
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains more Carbs +979.8%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.84
Orange chicken
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
Scrambled egg
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +979.8%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
2
:
1
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Scrambled egg
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Orange chicken Scrambled egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 2.08g Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 13.84g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Carbs 22.46g 2.08g Orange chicken
Calories 262kcal 212kcal Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 1.64g Scrambled egg
Fiber 0.8g 0g Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Iron 0.94mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 209mg 147mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.13mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.042mg 0.067mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.087mg 0.043mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 264IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.96mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.08mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.21mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.19mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 24.4µg 9µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.576mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.001mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 1.058mg 0.913mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.614mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.359mg 0.325mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 426mg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 2.422g 6.153g 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 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 1.969g Orange chicken
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Scrambled egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
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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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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.