Corn cake vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Corn cake and General tso's chicken?
- Corn cake is higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
- Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 76% more.
- General tso's chicken contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn cake. Corn cake contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B1, while General tso's chicken contains 0.027mg.
- Corn cake has less Saturated Fat.
We used Snacks, corn cakes and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +813% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +157.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +825.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +581.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +881.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 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 | -84.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +410.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +706.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 8.1g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 2.4g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 81.5g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 83.4g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 157mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 23.47g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 157mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 488mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 242IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.76g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.267mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.