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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% 16% 21% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 99kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 6.2g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 2.7g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 12g 21.66g Orange chicken
Carbs 14g 22.46g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 14mg 61mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Orange chicken
Calcium 28mg 14mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.6mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Sugar 1.3g 13.6g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 0.8g Fettuccine
Copper 0.042mg Orange chicken
Zinc 0.1mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 25mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 166mg 553mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.45mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 6µg 10µg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Fettuccine
Choline 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.422g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 6.086g 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
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

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.