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.
| 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% |
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 | +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 | +754.5% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.87 g
Fats:
13.55 g
Carbs:
20.61 g
Water:
52.69 g
Other:
1.28 g
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% |
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Protein
~12.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 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 | -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
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
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 252kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 11.87g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 13.55g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.61g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 20.61g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 161mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 8.18g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 10.27g | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 252mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.28mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 13µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.776mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 28.6mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.033g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.749g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.513mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.537mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.978mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.958mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.33mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.478mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.57mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.365mg | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 1.52g | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.663g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.301g | 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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.