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General tso's chicken vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between General tso's chicken and Scrambled egg?

  • General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, while Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 124% higher.
  • Scrambled egg has 14 times less Vitamin B3 than General tso's chicken. General tso's chicken has 2.853mg of Vitamin B3, while Scrambled egg has 0.21mg.
  • General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Fast foods, egg, scrambled types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +74.4%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +123.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
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 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +74.4%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +123.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +359.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
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 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +359.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1053.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.84
Equal in Fats - 16.18
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +1053.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +47.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.84
Equal in Fats - 16.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%

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 Scrambled egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 2.08g General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.36g 16.18g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 2.08g General tso's chicken
Calories 295kcal 212kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 1.64g Scrambled egg
Fiber 0.9g 0g General tso's chicken
Calcium 12mg 57mg Scrambled egg
Iron 1.16mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 18mg 14mg General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 201mg 147mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.3mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.046mg 0.067mg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.075mg 0.043mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 14.4µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 94IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.96mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.08mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 0.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.19mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 29µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 38.2µg 9µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.552mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.026mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 1.089mg 0.913mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.607mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.333mg 0.325mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 426mg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0.09g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 2.76g 6.153g 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 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.969g General tso's chicken
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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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Scrambled egg
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
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients
  2. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.