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Chinese fried rice vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese fried rice and General tso's chicken

  • Chinese fried rice has more Manganese, however, General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E.
  • General tso's chicken covers your daily Vitamin K needs 29% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • General tso's chicken has 6 times less Manganese than Chinese fried rice. Chinese fried rice has 0.433mg of Manganese, while General tso's chicken has 0.075mg.
  • Chinese fried rice contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +477.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.5%
Contains more IronIron +75.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.5%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1264.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +654.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 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 CarbsCarbs +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.5%
Contains more FatsFats +452.7%
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
20% 27% 53%
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 -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +497.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +575.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +160.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2727%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +376.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +920%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 174kcal 295kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 4.05g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 2.96g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.6mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 31.69g 23.09g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 32.79g 23.99g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 18mg 53mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 10mg 18mg General tso's chicken
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Potassium 76mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 0.66mg 1.16mg General tso's chicken
Sugar 0.56g 11.6g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.1g 0.9g Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.095mg 0.046mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 0.72mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Starch 30.8g 11.83g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 51mg 127mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 387mg 435mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 279IU 94IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 22µg 11µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.433mg 0.075mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 8.3µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.027mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.118mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 2.853mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 2.8µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 6µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0.011g 0.09g Chinese fried rice
Choline 5.5mg 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 0.54g 2.76g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.649g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.173mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.335mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.173mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.114mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.251mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.094mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.05g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice General tso's chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Chinese fried rice
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.