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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% 25% 21% 1.5% 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% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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%

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 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

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
19%
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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