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Corn chips vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn chips and General tso's chicken

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, Magnesium, Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while General tso's chicken have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 40% higher.
  • General tso's chicken contains 12 times less Calcium than Corn chips. Corn chips contain 138mg of Calcium, while General tso's chicken contains 12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.16mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.3mg

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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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 EVitamin E +497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +506.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +243%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 FatsFats +103.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.2%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4119.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 +334.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3774.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Corn chips General tso's chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 538kcal 295kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 33.36g 16.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 52.9g 23.09g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 23.99g Corn chips
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 72mg 18mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 12mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.2mg 1.16mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 11.6g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 0.9g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.046mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Starch 51.36g 11.83g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 127mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 69IU 94IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 3µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 7.23mg 1.21mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.333mg 0.075mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.027mg Corn chips
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.118mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 2.853mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 6.3µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 8µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.09g Corn chips
Choline 12.1mg 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 4.331g 2.76g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 3.879g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 7.501g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.246mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.803mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.185mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.137mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.331mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.2mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.005g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.005g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 6.47g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.