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

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Differences between Corn grits and General tso's chicken

Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, while General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 69% higher.
General tso's chicken contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Corn grits. Corn grits contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while General tso's chicken contains 0.027mg.
The amount of Sodium in Corn grits is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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.

Corn grits

General tso's chicken

Contains more Calcium +433.3%

Contains more Iron +478.4%

Contains less Sodium -47.8%

Contains more Magnesium +200%

Contains more Phosphorus +807.1%

Contains more Potassium +644.4%

Contains more Zinc +1344.4%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +53.1%

Corn grits

General tso's chicken

Contains more Calcium +433.3%

Contains more Iron +478.4%

Contains less Sodium -47.8%

Contains more Magnesium +200%

Contains more Phosphorus +807.1%

Contains more Potassium +644.4%

Contains more Zinc +1344.4%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +53.1%

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.

Corn grits

General tso's chicken

Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%

Contains more Folate +145.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +12000%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +1086.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +621.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Corn grits

General tso's chicken

Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%

Contains more Folate +145.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +12000%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +1086.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +621.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

General tso's chicken

Contains more Water +79.9%

Contains more Protein +716.5%

Contains more Fats +3238.8%

Contains more Carbs +50.4%

Contains more Other +110.5%

Corn grits

Protein: 1.58 g

Fats: 0.49 g

Carbs: 15.95 g

Water: 81.22 g

Other: 0.76 g

General tso's chicken

Protein: 12.9 g

Fats: 16.36 g

Carbs: 23.99 g

Water: 45.15 g

Other: 1.6 g

Contains more Water +79.9%

Contains more Protein +716.5%

Contains more Fats +3238.8%

Contains more Carbs +50.4%

Contains more Other +110.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

General tso's chicken

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4688.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3827.2%

Corn grits

Saturated Fat: 0.076 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g

General tso's chicken

Saturated Fat: 2.76 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4688.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3827.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

General tso's chicken

Contains more Starch +30.1%

Contains more Sucrose +10360%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Corn grits

Starch: 15.39 g

Sucrose: 0.1 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

General tso's chicken

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 Starch +30.1%

Contains more Sucrose +10360%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	14.85g	23.09g
Protein	1.58g	12.9g
Fats	0.49g	16.36g
Carbs	15.95g	23.99g
Calories	74kcal	295kcal
Starch	15.39g	11.83g
Fructose	0g	0.51g
Sugar	0.1g	11.6g
Fiber	1.1g	0.9g
Calcium	64mg	12mg
Iron	6.71mg	1.16mg
Magnesium	6mg	18mg
Phosphorus	14mg	127mg
Potassium	27mg	201mg
Sodium	227mg	435mg
Zinc	0.09mg	1.3mg
Copper	0mg	0.046mg
Manganese	0.049mg	0.075mg
Selenium		14.4µg
Vitamin A		94IU
Vitamin A RAE		11µg
Vitamin E	0.01mg	1.21mg
Vitamin D		6IU
Vitamin D		0.2µg
Vitamin C	0mg	1.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.143mg	0.027mg
Vitamin B2	0.135mg	0.118mg
Vitamin B3	1.672mg	2.853mg
Vitamin B5	0.052mg	0.617mg
Vitamin B6	0.028mg	0.202mg
Folate	27µg	11µg
Vitamin B12		0.22µg
Vitamin K	0µg	38.2µg
Tryptophan	0.011mg	0.142mg
Threonine	0.052mg	0.552mg
Isoleucine	0.058mg	0.564mg
Leucine	0.228mg	1.026mg
Lysine	0.031mg	1.089mg
Methionine	0.029mg	0.332mg
Phenylalanine	0.087mg	0.563mg
Valine	0.077mg	0.607mg
Histidine	0.048mg	0.333mg
Cholesterol		53mg
Trans Fat		0.09g
Saturated Fat	0.076g	2.76g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.005g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.081g	3.879g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.191g	7.501g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.011g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		6.47g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.005g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.84g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid		0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid		0.01g

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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

11%

29%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

32%

33%

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 Sugar?

Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.5g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.684g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

Differences between Corn grits and General tso's chicken

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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