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 CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.28 g
Fats:
11.94 g
Carbs:
27.29 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
1.89 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.601 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 | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +67.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +125.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +43.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1911.5% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 8.28g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 11.94g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.69g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 27.29g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 16mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 40mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 165mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.41mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 19.8g | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 85mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 468mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.245mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.165mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.725mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.44µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 58.9µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.103g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 17.9mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.116g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.036g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.601g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.339mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.296mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.581mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.368mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.36mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.183mg | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 0.73g | 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 | 0.636g | 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 | 0.02g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.871g | 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
29%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.