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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 has 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 is 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 +655%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +804.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7003.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
~equal in Selenium ~17.1µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 CarbsCarbs +256.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.7%
Contains more FatsFats +262.3%
Contains more WaterWater +720.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 6.18mg 0.087mg 265%
Copper 0.38mg 0.042mg 38%
Phosphorus 380mg 130mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 6.086g 33%
Magnesium 151mg 20mg 31%
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 3.59mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Carbs 80.1g 22.46g 19%
Sodium 116mg 553mg 19%
Fats 3.5g 12.68g 14%
Fiber 3.8g 0.8g 12%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.13mg 12%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Protein 9g 14.46g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.22mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 75µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Saturated fat 0.64g 2.422g 8%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.11g 3.474g 6%
Calories 380kcal 262kcal 6%
Starch 10.5g 4%
Folate 21µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 1mg 3%
Iron 1.14mg 0.94mg 3%
Potassium 299mg 209mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.043mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Selenium 16.4µg 17.1µg 1%
Net carbs 76.3g 21.66g N/A
Calcium 11mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 13.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.34mg 0.576mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 1.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.414mg 1.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.152mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.218mg 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Rice cakes Orange chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Rice cakes
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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 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.