Sweet and sour vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet and sour and orange chicken different?
- Sweet and sour is higher in manganese; however, orange chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for orange chicken is 30% higher.
- Sweet and sour contains 9 times more manganese than orange chicken. While sweet and sour contains 0.761mg of manganese, orange chicken contains only 0.087mg.
Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +774.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1155.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1757.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4175% |
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 | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1057.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1819.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +975.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2654.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5255.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 6.086g | 41% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 17.1µg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.761mg | 0.087mg | 29% |
| Protein | 0.27g | 14.46g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.187mg | 3.59mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 24.4µg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 12.68g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 130mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 1mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Choline | 2.4mg | 66.1mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.422g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.474g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0.9mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.94mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 553mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 75µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.07mg | 7% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 262kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 38.22g | 22.46g | 5% |
| Starch | 10.5g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 38.12g | 21.66g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.75g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| 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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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.422g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)