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General tso's chicken vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are General tso's chicken and Potato chips different?

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Fiber than General tso's chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 53% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +272.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +534.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +565.2%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +272.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +534.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +565.2%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more Folate +309.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Water +2276.3%
Contains more Fats +111.5%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Contains more Other +125%
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Water +2276.3%
Contains more Fats +111.5%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.2%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 12.9g 7g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 23.99g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 295kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0.9g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 12mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 1.16mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 18mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 127mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 201mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 435mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.3mg 1.09mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.046mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.075mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 14.4µg 8.1µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.402mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 11µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 22.1µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.108mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.253mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.283mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.419mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.424mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.11mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.31mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.392mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.09g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.76g 10.96g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 12.17g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Potato chips
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
29%
General tso's chicken
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.