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Scrambled egg vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Scrambled egg and Orange chicken?

  • Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Choline, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 122% more.
  • Orange chicken contains 5 times less Vitamin B12 than Scrambled egg. Scrambled egg contains 1.01µg of Vitamin B12, while Orange chicken contains 0.2µg.
  • Orange chicken has less Cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken types in this article.

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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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
7
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3
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Calcium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%
Scrambled egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Orange chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%

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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
7
:
5
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Vitamin A +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +405%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1
Scrambled egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
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 A +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Folate +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +405%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
2
:
3
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +979.8%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.46
Scrambled egg
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 Fats +27.6%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +979.8%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
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2
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.1%
Scrambled egg
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Orange chicken
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 21.66g Orange chicken
Protein 13.84g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 16.18g 12.68g Scrambled egg
Carbs 2.08g 22.46g Orange chicken
Calories 212kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 1.64g 13.6g Scrambled egg
Fiber 0g 0.8g Orange chicken
Calcium 57mg 14mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 242mg 130mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 187mg 553mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 1.13mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.067mg 0.042mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 22.5µg 17.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 264IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 75µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 46IU 5IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.9mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.043mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.22mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 29µg 10µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.2µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.113mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.576mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.576mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 1.001mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.427mg 0.34mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.51mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.614mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 426mg 61mg Orange chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 2.422g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 3.474g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg 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
43%
Scrambled egg
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.