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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +255% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +276.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +371.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +217.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4175% |
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 | +3466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +371% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +347.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +534.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2217.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
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 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 | +383.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1237% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 6.086g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0.9mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 17.1µg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 2.422g | 27% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 12.68g | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 1.07mg | 26% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 14.46g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 3.59mg | 17% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 10.5g | 17% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 209mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.042mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 553mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 22.46g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Calories | 531kcal | 262kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 0mg | 66.1mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 20mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 0.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.087mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 130mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Folate | 35µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 3.474g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 75µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 21.66g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.94mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | 0.053g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | 0.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 5.284g | N/A |
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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
42%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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