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, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.9% |
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 | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1242.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.1% |
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Other
~1.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +218.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +550% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +794% |
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Fructose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 7.08g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 5.3g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.79g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 7.29g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 14mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 2.41g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 1.82g | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 76mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 409mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1262IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 63µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg | 14.4µg |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.058g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 34.5mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.978g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.217g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 7.501g |
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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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| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.01g |
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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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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
37%
28%
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 Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 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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