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Orange chicken vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Orange chicken and Tagliatelle

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% more.
  • Orange chicken has 21 times more Sodium than Tagliatelle. Orange chicken has 553mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle has 26mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +256.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +442.9%
Contains more Manganese +528.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 1.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +256.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +442.9%
Contains more Manganese +528.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 1.22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.5%
Contains more Folate +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 177% 102% 63% 33% 22% 132% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.5%
Contains more Folate +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +451.3%
Contains more Water +56.2%
Contains more Other +198.5%
Contains more Carbs +143.7%
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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +451.3%
Contains more Water +56.2%
Contains more Other +198.5%
Contains more Carbs +143.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1181.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

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 Tagliatelle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 14.46g 11.31g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 2.3g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 262kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g Tagliatelle
Fiber 0.8g Orange chicken
Calcium 14mg 15mg Tagliatelle
Iron 0.94mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 20mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 130mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 209mg 179mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.13mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.042mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.087mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 47IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 14µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 3.35mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.535mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.093mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.576mg 0.295mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.431mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.763mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.214mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.174mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.614mg 0.476mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.226mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 73mg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 0.271g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.942g 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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Orange chicken Tagliatelle
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
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.094g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.