Orange chicken vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between orange chicken and spanish rice?
- Orange chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline, while spanish rice is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Orange chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 20% higher.
- Spanish rice has 7 times less choline than orange chicken. Orange chicken has 66.1mg of choline, while spanish rice has 9.1mg.
- Spanish rice is lower in cholesterol.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice types in this comparison.
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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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +348.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +87.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +626.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 2.317g | 25% |
| Protein | 14.46g | 3.28g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 17.1µg | 7.4µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.183mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 0.415mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.082mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.074mg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.68g | 5.29g | 11% |
| Choline | 66.1mg | 9.1mg | 10% |
| Folate | 10µg | 50µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 13µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 153mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg | 2.378mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 75µg | 6µg | 8% |
| Starch | 10.5g | 27.55g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.422g | 1.005g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.13mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 1.511g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.08µg | 5% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 185kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.07mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 22.46g | 31.16g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 528mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.66g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 13.6g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.576mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.001mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.058mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.614mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g | 2.052g | N/A |
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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +340.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
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
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.5 g
Sucrose:
12.3 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3136.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +26% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +59.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +162.4% |
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