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

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The main differences between potato sticks and orange chicken

  • Potato sticks are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, and manganese, yet orange chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato sticks is 54% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain 53 times more vitamin C than orange chicken. Potato sticks contain 47.3mg of vitamin C, while orange chicken contains 0.9mg.
  • Orange chicken contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +491.9%
Contains more IronIron +141.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +386.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.1%

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.
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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% 25% 21% 1.5% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5155.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +171.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.3%
Contains more OtherOther +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2101.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato sticks Orange chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals 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 sticks Orange chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 6.086g 79%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.07mg 54%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0.9mg 52%
Fats 34.4g 12.68g 33%
Copper 0.315mg 0.042mg 30%
Potassium 1237mg 209mg 30%
Saturated fat 8.88g 2.422g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Iron 2.27mg 0.94mg 17%
Protein 6.7g 14.46g 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 17.1µg 16%
Manganese 0.423mg 0.087mg 15%
Calories 522kcal 262kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1mg 12%
Fiber 3.4g 0.8g 10%
Magnesium 64mg 20mg 10%
Carbs 53.3g 22.46g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.22mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 75µg 8%
Folate 40µg 10µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 3.59mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.16g 3.474g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.23mg 7%
Phosphorus 172mg 130mg 6%
Choline 34.9mg 66.1mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.043mg 4%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Sodium 633mg 553mg 3%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 24.4µg 2%
Zinc 0.99mg 1.13mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Net carbs 49.9g 21.66g N/A
Calcium 18mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 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 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.458g)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.