Orange chicken vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Orange chicken and Taquitos
- Orange chicken is higher in Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B6, yet Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber.
- Taquitos covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 24% more than Orange chicken.
- Orange chicken contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Taquitos. While Orange chicken contains 61mg of Cholesterol, Taquitos contain only 13mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.
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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.
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Potassium
+34.8%
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Zinc
+59.2%
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Calcium
+642.9%
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Iron
+162.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Copper
+138.1%
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Manganese
+344.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
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Potassium
+34.8%
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Zinc
+59.2%
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Calcium
+642.9%
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Iron
+162.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Copper
+138.1%
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Manganese
+344.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
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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Vitamin A
+28.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+107.9%
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Vitamin B6
+64.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11.1%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+669.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25.9%
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Folate
+580%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.13
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.85
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.18
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Vitamin A
+28.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+107.9%
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Vitamin B6
+64.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11.1%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+669.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25.9%
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Folate
+580%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.13
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.85
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.18
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+57%
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Water
+13.3%
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Carbs
+49.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.54
Equal in Other - 1.88
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
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Protein
+57%
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Water
+13.3%
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Carbs
+49.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.54
Equal in Other - 1.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.31
Saturated Fat:
2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
Saturated Fat:
2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.235 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.31
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+4000%
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+458.3%
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Starch
+182.1%
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Maltose
+∞%
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:
29.62 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.09 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.78 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+4000%
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+458.3%
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Starch
+182.1%
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Maltose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 21.66g | 30.73g |
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| Protein | 14.46g | 9.21g |
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| Fats | 12.68g | 12.54g |
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| Carbs | 22.46g | 33.63g |
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| Calories | 262kcal | 284kcal |
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| Starch | 10.5g | 29.62g |
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| Fructose | 0.67g | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 13.6g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.9g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 104mg |
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| Iron | 0.94mg | 2.47mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 130mg | 132mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 553mg | 453mg |
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| Zinc | 1.13mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.387mg |
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| Selenium | 17.1µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 264IU | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 75µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.07mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg | 3.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 68µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 16.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.576mg | 0.269mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 1.001mg | 0.717mg |
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| Lysine | 1.058mg | 0.468mg |
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| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0.189mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.418mg |
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| Valine | 0.614mg | 0.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.249mg |
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 13mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.053g | 0.071g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.422g | 2.31g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 4.235g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g | 3.591g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g | 0.593g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.003g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.