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Pilaf vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pilaf and Orange chicken

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Orange chicken has more Vitamin K.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Folate is 51% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, while Orange chicken contains 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Orange chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
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 +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +492.9%
Contains more IronIron +159.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +913.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%

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.
Pilaf
5
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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
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 CVitamin C +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2575%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4780%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 CarbsCarbs +239.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.8%
Contains more FatsFats +825.5%
Contains more WaterWater +502.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 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 -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +831.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1514.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
44% 51% 3% 3%
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 +578.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4000%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +530%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Pilaf Orange chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 359kcal 262kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 1.37g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.9mg Pilaf
Net carbs 75.11g 21.66g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 22.46g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 61mg Pilaf
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 14mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 2.44mg 0.94mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 13.6g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 0.8g Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.042mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 71.23g 10.5g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 130mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 553mg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 14IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 4µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.882mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 17.1µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.043mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 3.59mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.23mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 0.5µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 212µg 10µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 0.307g 2.422g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.221mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.523mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.189mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.145mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.374mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.15mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0g 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 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
Pilaf 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
47%
Pilaf
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.115g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.

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