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Granola vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Granola and Orange chicken different?

  • Orange chicken contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Iron than Granola.
  • Granola covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 492% more than Orange chicken.
  • Granola has 82 times more Folate than Orange chicken. Granola has 816µg of Folate, while Orange chicken has 10µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken types were used in this article.

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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 +135.7%
Contains more Iron +293.6%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +581.4%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +293.6%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +581.4%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Selenium - 17.1

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.
Granola
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +479.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1673.9%
Contains more Folate +8060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
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 +479.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1673.9%
Contains more Folate +8060%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +260.2%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Contains more Water +1283.7%
Contains more Other +64.2%
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 Carbs +260.2%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Contains more Water +1283.7%
Contains more Other +64.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 21.66g Granola
Protein 8.7g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 5.7g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 80.9g 22.46g Granola
Calories 389kcal 262kcal Granola
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 28.3g 13.6g Orange chicken
Fiber 7g 0.8g Granola
Calcium 33mg 14mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 0.94mg Granola
Magnesium 68mg 20mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 130mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 209mg Granola
Sodium 257mg 553mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 1.13mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.042mg Granola
Manganese 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 17.3µg 17.1µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 264IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 75µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 1.07mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 5IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0.9mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.043mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.22mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 3.59mg Granola
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.23mg Granola
Folate 816µg 10µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.2µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 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 Granola
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 2.422g Granola
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 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
Granola 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
322%
Granola
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.032g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.