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.
| 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% |
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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| 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
Protein:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 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 | -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
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
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% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.111g | 7.501g | 43% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 38.2µg | 30% |
| Fats | 2.96g | 16.36g | 21% |
| Protein | 4.05g | 12.9g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.433mg | 0.075mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.637mg | 2.853mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.202mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 14.4µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 127mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.54g | 2.76g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.649g | 3.879g | 8% |
| Starch | 30.8g | 11.83g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1.21mg | 7% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 41.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.118mg | 7% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 295kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.72mg | 1.3mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 201mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 32.79g | 23.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 435mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.69g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.011g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.173mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.335mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.173mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.114mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.225mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.251mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.094mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.981g | 6.47g | N/A |
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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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)