Barbecue chicken vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and general tso's chicken different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, general tso's chicken is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for general tso's chicken is 32% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more cholesterol than general tso's chicken. While barbecue chicken contains 127mg of cholesterol, general tso's chicken contains only 53mg.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +113.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19891.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
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Fats
~16.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
11.83 g
Sucrose:
10.46 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +26050% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1450% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1175% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 7.501g | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 38.2µg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 53mg | 25% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 12.9g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 2.853mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 14.4µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 127mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.22µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.617mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 23.99g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 3.879g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 2.76g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Starch | 0g | 11.83g | 5% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 41.5mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 435mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 295kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.16mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 201mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 16.36g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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.