Potato salad vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Orange chicken
- Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Orange chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
- Orange chicken covers your daily need of Selenium 24% more than Potato salad.
- Potato salad has 11 times more Vitamin C than Orange chicken. While Potato salad has 10mg of Vitamin C, Orange chicken has only 0.9mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +35.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +317.1% |
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 | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +303.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +439.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.1% |
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Other
~1.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | -41% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +40.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 262kcal |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 14.46g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 12.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 21.66g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 22.46g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.94mg |
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| Sugar | 13.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.13mg |
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| Starch | 10.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 130mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 553mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.087mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 17.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 3.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.053g |
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| Choline | 66.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 2.422g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 6.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.113mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.576mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.001mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 1.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.359mg |
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| Fructose | 0.67g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g |
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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
12%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.993g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.