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

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How are Chinese egg rolls and General tso's chicken different?

  • Chinese egg rolls are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Fiber, however, General tso's chicken is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from General tso's chicken is 26% higher.
  • Chinese egg rolls contain 6 times more Vitamin B1 than General tso's chicken. While Chinese egg rolls contain 0.165mg of Vitamin B1, General tso's chicken contains only 0.027mg.
  • Chinese egg rolls have less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted 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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 435
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 53% 13% 37% 15% 62% 17% 50% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Copper +221.7%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +109.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 435

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 B1 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.853
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 42% 18% 52% 23% 39% 0% 56% 148%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.853

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +37%
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +37%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.601 g
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +67.4%
Contains more Glucose +125.8%
Contains more Fructose +43.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1911.5%
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 45% 3% 2%
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 Starch +67.4%
Contains more Glucose +125.8%
Contains more Fructose +43.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1911.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese egg rolls General tso's chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls General tso's chicken Opinion
Net carbs 24.69g 23.09g Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 11.94g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Carbs 27.29g 23.99g Chinese egg rolls
Calories 250kcal 295kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 19.8g 11.83g Chinese egg rolls
Fructose 0.73g 0.51g Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 11.6g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 0.9g Chinese egg rolls
Calcium 40mg 12mg Chinese egg rolls
Iron 1.41mg 1.16mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 85mg 127mg General tso's chicken
Potassium 165mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 468mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 0.62mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.148mg 0.046mg Chinese egg rolls
Manganese 0.245mg 0.075mg Chinese egg rolls
Selenium 0µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A RAE 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.027mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.118mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 2.853mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.22µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 38.2µg Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.339mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.296mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.581mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.368mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.147mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.36mg 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.331mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.183mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 16mg 53mg Chinese egg rolls
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.09g General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.116g 2.76g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.005g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 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
Chinese egg rolls General tso's chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
31%
Chinese egg rolls
29%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.644g)
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 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. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/nutrients
  2. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/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.