Orange Juice vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and chicken breast:
- Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, orange juice contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is a great source of potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and orange juice has 73% less calories than chicken breast - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Orange juice has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Orange juice and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Orange juice has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Orange juice and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than orange juice - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, orange juice contains more folate. Both orange juice and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Orange Juice | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and chicken breast contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 420% more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 28% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.65 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and orange juice has 70% less calories than chicken breast - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is orange juice or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does orange juice or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..