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Rice cakes vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rice cakes and Orange chicken

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Fiber, while Orange chicken have more Vitamin B2.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 265% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 9 times less Copper than Rice cakes. Rice cakes contain 0.38mg of Copper, while Orange chicken contains 0.042mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
8
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2
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +655%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +121.2%
Contains more Copper +804.8%
Contains more Manganese +7003.4%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +655%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +121.2%
Contains more Copper +804.8%
Contains more Manganese +7003.4%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Equal in Selenium - 17.1

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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
4
:
8
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Orange chicken
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 B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
1
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4
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Carbs +256.6%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +262.3%
Contains more Water +720.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Orange chicken
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 Carbs +256.6%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +262.3%
Contains more Water +720.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
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2
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.3%
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 21.66g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 3.5g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 80.1g 22.46g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 262kcal Rice cakes
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 0.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 14mg Orange chicken
Iron 1.14mg 0.94mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 20mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 130mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 209mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 553mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.13mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.042mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.087mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.043mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 3.59mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 1mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 21µg 10µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.113mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.638mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.414mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.152mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.489mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.218mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.053g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.422g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 6.086g Orange chicken
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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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
25%
Rice cakes
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.782g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.