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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.
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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~528mg

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +164%
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%

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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
21% 31% 48%
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
44% 51% 3% 3%
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
95% 2%
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%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Spanish rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 262kcal 185kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 3.28g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 5.29g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 22.46g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 20mg Spanish rice
Potassium 209mg 116mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Sugar 13.6g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 0.8g 1.2g Spanish rice
Copper 0.042mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Zinc 1.13mg 0.48mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 130mg 57mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 528mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 264IU 100IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 6µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.6mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 17.1µg 7.4µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.074mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 2.378mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.415mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.082mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.08µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 13µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.07g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg 9.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 1.511g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.317g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.044mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.098mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.109mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.24mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.131mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.071mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.614mg 0.137mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.071mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.42g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.238g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.011g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 2.052g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 ($)
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.

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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