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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1030%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +420%

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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +55.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.2%
Contains more FatsFats +369.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.4%
~equal in Other ~1.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +286%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Orange chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 6.086g 38%
Selenium 17.1µg 31%
Vitamin B5 1mg 20%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Protein 6.2g 14.46g 17%
Sodium 166mg 553mg 17%
Cholesterol 14mg 61mg 16%
Phosphorus 25mg 130mg 15%
Fats 2.7g 12.68g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.23mg 14%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.59mg 11%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.13mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin A 75µg 8%
Calories 99kcal 262kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.9g 2.422g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 3.474g 6%
Copper 0.042mg 5%
Fiber 2g 0.8g 5%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 1.07mg 4%
Manganese 0.087mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.043mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.94mg 4%
Carbs 14g 22.46g 3%
Magnesium 6mg 20mg 3%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 28mg 14mg 1%
Potassium 168mg 209mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 21.66g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.053g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Orange chicken
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
7%
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 Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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 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.