Onion rings vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between onion rings and orange chicken
- Onion rings is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese, yet orange chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, choline, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Orange chicken covers your daily selenium needs 21% more than onion rings.
- Onion rings contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than orange chicken. While onion rings contains 0.185mg of vitamin B1, orange chicken contains only 0.043mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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 CalciumCalcium | +121.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +39.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +240.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +517.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +249.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
~equal in
Water
~48.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 g
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 | -11.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.58 g
Sucrose:
1.76 g
Glucose:
1.31 g
Fructose:
1.26 g
Lactose:
0.11 g
Maltose:
0.66 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
10.5 g
Sucrose:
12.3 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +143.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +107.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +88.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +598.9% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 4.14g | 14.46g | 21% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 17.1µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.349mg | 3.59mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.185mg | 0.043mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.348mg | 0.087mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.633g | 6.086g | 10% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 66.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.117mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 130mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 75µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 553mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 24.4µg | 8% |
| Starch | 25.58g | 10.5g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.8g | 6% |
| Folate | 33µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.25mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 1.07mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 33.79g | 22.46g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 12.68g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.137g | 2.422g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3g | 3.474g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.26g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 262kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.59g | 21.66g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | 0.053g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.214mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.151mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.243mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.216mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.789g | 0.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.047g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.346g | 5.284g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.