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Corn nuts vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn nuts and Orange chicken

  • Corn nuts have more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Iron, however, Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Corn nuts covers your daily Fiber needs 30% more than Orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn nuts. Corn nuts have 0.35mg of Vitamin B1, while Orange chicken has 0.043mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken.

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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 Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +445%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.4%
Contains more Copper +223.8%
Contains more Manganese +459.8%
Equal in Sodium - 553
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +445%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.4%
Contains more Copper +223.8%
Contains more Manganese +459.8%
Equal in Sodium - 553

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 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +714%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +714%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +219.2%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Water +2926.9%
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
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
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +219.2%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Water +2926.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn nuts Orange chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 21.66g Corn nuts
Protein 9g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 14.3g 12.68g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 22.46g Corn nuts
Calories 436kcal 262kcal Corn nuts
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 0.8g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 14mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.7mg 0.94mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 20mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 130mg Corn nuts
Potassium 286mg 209mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 553mg Orange chicken
Zinc 1.88mg 1.13mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.042mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.487mg 0.087mg Corn nuts
Selenium 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 338IU 264IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.043mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 0µg 10µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 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 0mg 61mg Corn nuts
Trans Fat 0.053g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 2.58g 2.422g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 3.474g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 6.086g 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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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Orange chicken
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
20%
Corn nuts
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients
  2. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.