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

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Differences between Potato pancake and Orange chicken

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 4 times less Copper than Potato pancake. Potato pancake contains 0.18mg of Copper, while Orange chicken contains 0.042mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Orange chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.6%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +198.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg

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.
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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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 +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45%
Contains more FolateFolate +310%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +803.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 FatsFats +16.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.8%
~equal in Water ~48.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.422g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.474g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 +98.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3053.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +19.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 268kcal 262kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 14.76g 12.68g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 0.9mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 21.66g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 22.46g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 61mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 11IU 5IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 20mg Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 14mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 209mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.94mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 13.6g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 0.8g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.042mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 20.88g 10.5g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 764mg 553mg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 113IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 32µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.043mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.2µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Folate 41µg 10µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg 66.1mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 2.422g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 3.474g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 6.086g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.24mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.442mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.389mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.137mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.369mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.141mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.56g 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.005g Potato pancake
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
Potato pancake Orange chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
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 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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.