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Orange chicken vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between orange chicken and tortilla chips

  • Orange chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet tortilla chips are higher in fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Orange chicken covers your daily selenium needs 23% more than tortilla chips.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +657.1%
Contains more IronIron +61.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346%

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% 25% 21% 1.5% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
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 0% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1734.5%
Contains more FatsFats +63.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.8%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.9%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1476.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +495.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 10.769g 31%
Selenium 17.1µg 4.4µg 23%
Starch 10.5g 62.53g 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Fiber 0.8g 5.4g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 0.838mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 3.53mg 16%
Protein 14.46g 7.1g 15%
Carbs 22.46g 67.78g 15%
Magnesium 20mg 84mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.297mg 14%
Phosphorus 130mg 225mg 14%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.388mg 13%
Fats 12.68g 20.68g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.07mg 12%
Calories 262kcal 472kcal 11%
Sodium 553mg 328mg 10%
Calcium 14mg 106mg 9%
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg 8%
Choline 66.1mg 19.4mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.14mg 8%
Iron 0.94mg 1.52mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.36µg 7%
Copper 0.042mg 0.097mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 5.664g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.179mg 4%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20.9µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.422g 2.811g 2%
Zinc 1.13mg 1.38mg 2%
Fructose 0.67g 0g 1%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Potassium 209mg 182mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 13.6g 0.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.23g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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 ($)

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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