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

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A recap on differences between chinese lemon chicken and general tso's chicken

  • Chinese lemon chicken is higher in vitamin B3, yet general tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • General tso's chicken covers your daily vitamin K needs 12% more than chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 3 times more calcium than general tso's chicken. While chinese lemon chicken contains 40mg of calcium, general tso's chicken contains only 12mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chinese lemon chicken is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
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 CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.16mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg

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 7.7% 1% 26% 1.5% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
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% 3.7% 24% 3% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +56.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 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 WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Protein ~12.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 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 -26.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 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 GlucoseGlucose +154.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +198%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +15.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +107.1%
~equal in Lactose ~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 lemon chicken General tso's chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken General tso's chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin K 24.4µg 38.2µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 7.501g 9%
Sodium 252mg 435mg 8%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.3mg 7%
Cholesterol 32mg 53mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.853mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.22µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.202mg 4%
Fats 13.55g 16.36g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.118mg 4%
Calcium 40mg 12mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.033g 2.76g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 3.879g 3%
Selenium 13µg 14.4µg 3%
Protein 11.87g 12.9g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.617mg 2%
Choline 28.6mg 41.5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.027mg 2%
Calories 252kcal 295kcal 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 11µg 1%
Fructose 1.52g 0.51g 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.6mg 1%
Carbs 20.61g 23.99g 1%
Folate 9µg 11µg 1%
Potassium 161mg 201mg 1%
Iron 1.22mg 1.16mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.046mg 1%
Starch 10.27g 11.83g 1%
Phosphorus 136mg 127mg 1%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 23.09g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 6IU 0%
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 11.6g N/A
Fiber 1g 0.9g 0%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 1.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g 0.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.552mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 1.026mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 1.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.563mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.333mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.84g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 6.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken General tso's chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.727g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.