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Orange chicken vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Orange chicken and Tortilla

  • Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Orange chicken has 61 times more Vitamin K than Tortilla. Orange chicken has 24.4µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla has 0.4µg.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 +99%
Contains more Zinc +253.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +305.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +208%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 16.6
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +253.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +305.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +208%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 16.6

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 E +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +880%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +880%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +1234.7%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +122.4%
Equal in Other - 1.87
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +1234.7%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +122.4%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +5490.9%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +309.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +5490.9%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +309.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Tortilla
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 Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 21.66g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 14.46g 7.28g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 0.95g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 262kcal 237kcal Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.67g 0g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 0.8g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 14mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.94mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 209mg 105mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.13mg 0.32mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.087mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 17.1µg 16.6µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.19mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.114mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.17mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.06mg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.06mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.182mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.286mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.53mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.157mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.122mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.375mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.326mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.165mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.053g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.422g 0.296g Tortilla
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 0.185g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.391g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.019g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Tortilla
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%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

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

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