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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 A, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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%
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
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%

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
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6% 6% 18% 68%
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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
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41% 47% 12%
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
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
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92% 3%
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

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 Tamale
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 Tamale Opinion
Calories 262kcal 153kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 6.28g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 6.12g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 21.66g 15.02g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 18.12g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 17mg Tamale
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Tamale
Calcium 14mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 209mg 131mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 1.22mg Tamale
Sugar 13.6g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 0.8g 3.1g Tamale
Copper 0.042mg 0.063mg Tamale
Zinc 1.13mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 10.5g 12.27g Tamale
Phosphorus 130mg 99mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 17.1µg 6µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.08mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.205mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.143mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 15µg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.053g Tamale
Choline 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 2.739g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.688g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.052mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.239mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.271mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.568mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.427mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.15mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.275mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.318mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.196mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.17g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.029g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Tamale
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
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

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

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