Orange chicken vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between orange chicken and tamale?
- Orange chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, while tamale is higher in vitamin B12 and fiber.
- Orange chicken's daily need coverage for selenium is 20% higher.
- Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Tamales (Navajo) 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 PotassiumPotassium | +59.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +387.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +170% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 0.688g | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 20% | |
| Selenium | 17.1µg | 6µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 0.205mg | 16% |
| Protein | 14.46g | 6.28g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.54µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg | 1.59mg | 13% |
| Choline | 66.1mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.68g | 6.12g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 75µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.07mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 427mg | 5% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 153kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 1.22mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.13mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.739g | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 22.46g | 18.12g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Starch | 10.5g | 12.27g | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.66g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13.6g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.422g | 2.396g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.576mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.001mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.058mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.614mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g | 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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.6% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +784.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.396g
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:
12.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.21 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2975% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +294.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +16.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
