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Granola bars vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between granola bars and orange chicken

  • Granola bars are richer in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and fiber, yet orange chicken is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for granola bars is 73% higher.
  • Granola bars contain 9 times more copper than orange chicken. Granola bars contain 0.392mg of copper, while orange chicken contains 0.042mg.
  • Granola bars contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain 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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +213.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +833.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1942.5%
~equal in Selenium ~17.1µg

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% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
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 EVitamin E +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +200.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +56.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1141.8%
~equal in Other ~1.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.422g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Orange chicken DV% diff.
Manganese 1.777mg 0.087mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 6.086g 40%
Copper 0.392mg 0.042mg 39%
Iron 2.95mg 0.94mg 25%
Phosphorus 277mg 130mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Magnesium 97mg 20mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.043mg 18%
Fiber 5.3g 0.8g 18%
Carbs 64.4g 22.46g 14%
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 3.59mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.23mg 11%
Fats 19.8g 12.68g 11%
Sodium 294mg 553mg 11%
Calories 471kcal 262kcal 10%
Protein 10.1g 14.46g 9%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.13mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 75µg 8%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 24.4µg 8%
Choline 22mg 66.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.22mg 8%
Vitamin E 2.09mg 1.07mg 7%
Calcium 61mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 1mg 4%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Potassium 336mg 209mg 4%
Folate 23µg 10µg 3%
Selenium 16.2µg 17.1µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.38g 3.474g 2%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 59.1g 21.66g N/A
Sugar 28.57g 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Saturated fat 2.37g 2.422g 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Granola bars 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
23%
Granola bars
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars 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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.