Beef sticks vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beef sticks and General tso's chicken
- Beef sticks are higher than General tso's chicken in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
- Beef sticks covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 90% more than General tso's chicken.
- Beef sticks contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than General tso's chicken. While Beef sticks contain 0.141mg of Vitamin B1, General tso's chicken contains only 0.027mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in General tso's chicken is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +269.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
Other:
4.4 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +203.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.42 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 | +427.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 550kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 21.5g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 49.6g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.4g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 5.4g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 133mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 68mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 2.42mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 1531mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 250IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.436mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.54mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.8g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.47g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.42g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.832mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.818mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 1.518mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.454mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.801mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.53mg | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
35%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1096mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.