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

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Significant differences between Potato chips and Orange chicken

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber, however, Orange chicken is richer in Selenium.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 54% more than Orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken has 35 times less Vitamin C than Potato chips. Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Orange chicken has 0.9mg.
  • Orange chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +73.4%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +510%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +628.6%
Contains more Manganese +405.7%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +73.4%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +510%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +628.6%
Contains more Manganese +405.7%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.13

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 E +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.59
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.59

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +172.9%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Water +2448.9%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +172.9%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Water +2448.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 21.66g Potato chips
Protein 7g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 34.6g 12.68g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 22.46g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 262kcal Potato chips
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 0.22g 13.6g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 14mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.94mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 20mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 130mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 209mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 553mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.306mg 0.042mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.087mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.07mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.9mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.043mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.59mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.23mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 10µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 22.1µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.253mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.419mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.424mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.11mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.392mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 153mg 0.359mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.422g Orange chicken
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 9.84g 3.474g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 6.086g Potato chips
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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Potato 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
59%
Potato chips
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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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