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Sweet potato chips vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato chips and Orange chicken

  • Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Orange chicken have more Selenium.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 123% higher.
  • Orange chicken contains 16 times less Manganese than Sweet potato chips. Sweet potato chips contain 1.349mg of Manganese, while Orange chicken contains 0.087mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato chips are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
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 +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342.6%
Contains more IronIron +125.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +881%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1450.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +714.3%

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.
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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
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% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8867.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +817.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 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 +155.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153%
Contains more OtherOther +71.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.8%
Contains more WaterWater +973.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 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 +163.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 532kcal 262kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 2.94g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 32.35g 12.68g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 48.02g 21.66g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 56.82g 22.46g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 65mg 20mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 59mg 14mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 925mg 209mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 2.12mg 0.94mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g 13.6g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 8.8g 0.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.412mg 0.042mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.53mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 145mg 130mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 35mg 553mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 23675IU 264IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 1184µg 75µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg 1.07mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 1.349mg 0.087mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.043mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 1mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.23mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.5µg 24.4µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 37µg 10µg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Sweet potato chips
Choline 36.6mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.941g 2.422g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.155g 3.474g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 6.086g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.26mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.287mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.205mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.09mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.267mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.096mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips 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
157%
Sweet potato chips
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.

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