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Orange chicken vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange chicken and Tortellini

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Choline, however, Tortellini is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tortellini covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 22% more than Orange chicken.
  • Tortellini has 19 times less Vitamin K than Orange chicken. Orange chicken has 24.4µg of Vitamin K, while Tortellini has 1.3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, 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 +134.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +985.7%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
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 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +985.7%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 1.02

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 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +640%
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 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.5
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
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.2%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.2%

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 Tortellini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 14.46g 13.5g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 7.23g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 47g Tortellini
Calories 262kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 0.8g 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 14mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 0.94mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 130mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 209mg 89mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.13mg 1.02mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 264IU 143IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 38µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.16mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 2.696mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.043mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.16µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1.3µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 42mg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.053g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 2.422g 3.6g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 2.066g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.461g 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 Tortellini
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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/nutrients

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

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