Chinese cuisine vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chinese cuisine and General tso's chicken
- Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, while General tso's chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- General tso's chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 14% higher.
- General tso's chicken contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 11.6mg of Vitamin C, while General tso's chicken contains 1.6mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese cuisine is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
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Calcium
+83.3%
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Zinc
+15.4%
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Manganese
+96%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+67.1%
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Selenium
+114.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Potassium - 201
Equal in Sodium - 435
Equal in Copper - 0.046
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Calcium
+83.3%
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Zinc
+15.4%
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Manganese
+96%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+67.1%
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Selenium
+114.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Potassium - 201
Equal in Sodium - 435
Equal in Copper - 0.046
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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Vitamin A
+1242.6%
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Vitamin C
+625%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
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Folate
+309.1%
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Vitamin B12
+118.2%
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Vitamin K
+34.3%
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Vitamin E
+47.6%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+114.5%
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Vitamin B3
+116.1%
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Vitamin B5
+39.3%
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Vitamin B6
+25.5%
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Vitamin A
+1242.6%
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Vitamin C
+625%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
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Folate
+309.1%
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Vitamin B12
+118.2%
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Vitamin K
+34.3%
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Vitamin E
+47.6%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+114.5%
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Vitamin B3
+116.1%
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Vitamin B5
+39.3%
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Vitamin B6
+25.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+74.6%
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Protein
+82.2%
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Fats
+208.7%
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Carbs
+229.1%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Water
+74.6%
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Protein
+82.2%
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Fats
+208.7%
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Carbs
+229.1%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+218.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+252.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.13 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Saturated Fat
-64.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+218.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+252.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+11.3%
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Starch
+550%
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Sucrose
+794%
Equal in Fructose - 0.51
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 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
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Glucose
+11.3%
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Starch
+550%
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Sucrose
+794%
Equal in Fructose - 0.51
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.79g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 7.08g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 5.3g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 7.29g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 105kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 1.82g | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 2.41g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 409mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1262IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 63µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 38.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.525mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.552mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.327mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.333mg |
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| Cholesterol | 14mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.058g | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.978g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.217g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 7.501g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 6.47g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.01g |
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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
39%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.782g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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