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Plantain chips vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain chips and Orange chicken?

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium, while Orange chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Plantain chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% higher.
  • Orange chicken has 5 times less Copper than Plantain chips. Plantain chips have 0.198mg of Copper, while Orange chicken has 0.042mg.
  • Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +255%
Contains more Potassium +276.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Copper +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +217.2%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +205.4%
Contains more Selenium +4175%
Equal in Iron - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Magnesium +255%
Contains more Potassium +276.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Copper +371.4%
Contains more Manganese +217.2%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +205.4%
Contains more Selenium +4175%
Equal in Iron - 0.94

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +371%
Contains more Vitamin C +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
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 +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +371%
Contains more Vitamin C +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +133.4%
Contains more Carbs +184.2%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +534.2%
Contains more Water +2217.2%
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 Fats +133.4%
Contains more Carbs +184.2%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +534.2%
Contains more Water +2217.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +383.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1237%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +383.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1237%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 21.66g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 29.59g 12.68g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 22.46g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 262kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 10.5g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 0.92g 13.6g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 0.8g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 14mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.97mg 0.94mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 20mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 130mg Orange chicken
Potassium 786mg 209mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 553mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.198mg 0.042mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.087mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 1386IU 264IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 5.04mg 1.07mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0.9mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.043mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.23mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 10µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 28.6µg 24.4µg Plantain chips
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 Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.053g Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.422g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.001g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 3.474g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 6.086g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 5.284g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips 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
50%
Plantain chips
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.