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Cream of Rice vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream of Rice and general tso's chicken?

  • Cream of Rice is richer in iron, while general tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Cream of Rice's daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types in this comparison.

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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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +241.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +905%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +712.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +647.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +380%

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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% 3.7% 24% 3% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +648.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +93.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1333.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.6%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12412.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27681.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Rice General tso's chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice General tso's chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 7.501g 50%
Iron 3.96mg 1.16mg 35%
Vitamin K 0µg 38.2µg 32%
Fats 0.1g 16.36g 25%
Protein 0.9g 12.9g 24%
Selenium 3µg 14.4µg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Phosphorus 17mg 127mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.202mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.02g 2.76g 12%
Calories 52kcal 295kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 2.853mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.617mg 11%
Sodium 173mg 435mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 3.879g 10%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.3mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Choline 41.5mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.21mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.118mg 8%
Potassium 20mg 201mg 5%
Starch 11.83g 5%
Carbs 11.5g 23.99g 4%
Magnesium 3mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.027mg 4%
Fiber 0.1g 0.9g 3%
Manganese 0.144mg 0.075mg 3%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 1mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Copper 0.034mg 0.046mg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 23.09g N/A
Sugar 0.04g 11.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.552mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.073mg 1.026mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.026mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.563mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.333mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice General tso's chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
4%
Cream of Rice
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.74g)
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 ($)

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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.