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Fettuccine vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fettuccine and Orange chicken

  • Fettuccine contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B12 than Orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 17% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 3 times less Fiber than Fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 2g of Fiber, while Orange chicken contains 0.8g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fettuccine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 +100%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +1030%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +1030%

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 B1 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 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 B1 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +55.3%
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +369.6%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Equal in Other - 1.97
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 Water +55.3%
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +369.6%
Contains more Carbs +60.4%
Equal in Other - 1.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.5%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 12g 21.66g Orange chicken
Protein 6.2g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 2.7g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 14g 22.46g Orange chicken
Calories 99kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 1.3g 13.6g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 0.8g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 14mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 25mg 130mg Orange chicken
Potassium 168mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 166mg 553mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.042mg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.45mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.043mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 6µg 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 14mg 61mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.422g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 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
Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.522g)

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

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.