Corn nuts vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn nuts and General tso's chicken different?
- Corn nuts are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, and Copper, however, General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Corn nuts is 30% higher.
- Corn nuts contain 13 times more Vitamin B1 than General tso's chicken. While Corn nuts contain 0.35mg of Vitamin B1, General tso's chicken contains only 0.027mg.
- General tso's chicken has less Sodium.
Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken are the varieties used 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 | +505.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +549.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.5% |
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 | +259.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +198.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2721.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.22 g
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 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133% |
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Saturated Fat
~2.76g
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 436kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 14.3g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.3g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 71.7g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 109mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 286mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 8.4g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 1.88mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 283mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 338IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.58g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.36g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
18%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)