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Tortilla vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortilla and Orange chicken

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese, however, Orange chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Tortilla has 10 times more Folate than Orange chicken. Tortilla has 98µg of Folate, while Orange chicken has 10µg.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +305.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +208%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +253.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +305.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +208%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +253.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +760.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin E +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 +760.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin E +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +122.4%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +1234.7%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Equal in Other - 1.97
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Carbs +122.4%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +1234.7%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Equal in Other - 1.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.5%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +309.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5490.9%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +309.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5490.9%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 21.66g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 0.95g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 49.94g 22.46g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Starch 43.02g 10.5g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 2.75g 13.6g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 0.8g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 14mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.94mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Orange chicken
Phosphorus 146mg 130mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 482mg 553mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.102mg 0.042mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.087mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.043mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 3.59mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 98µg 10µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 0.4µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.182mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.53mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.157mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.122mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.326mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.165mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.053g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.422g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 6.086g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 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
Tortilla 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%
Tortilla
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 ($)
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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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