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

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The main differences between Cutlet and General tso's chicken

  • Cutlet is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Iron, yet General tso's chicken is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Cutlet is 146% higher.
  • Cutlet contains 15 times more Vitamin E than General tso's chicken. Cutlet contains 18.09mg of Vitamin E, while General tso's chicken contains 1.21mg.
  • Cutlet contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared 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.
Cutlet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.6% 9.3% 64% 0% 27% 24% 48% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +46.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.8%

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.
Cutlet
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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% 362% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 115% 0% 0% 1.5% 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% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1395%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +821.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 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 ProteinProtein +80.5%
Contains more WaterWater +47.7%
Contains more FatsFats +990.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.6%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 15% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1839.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +837.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cutlet General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 117kcal 295kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 23.29g 12.9g Cutlet
Fats 1.5g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 2.8g 23.09g General tso's chicken
Carbs 7.3g 23.99g General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Cutlet
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 3mg 18mg General tso's chicken
Calcium 22mg 12mg Cutlet
Potassium 105mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.7mg 1.16mg Cutlet
Sugar 0.2g 11.6g Cutlet
Fiber 4.5g 0.9g Cutlet
Copper 0.046mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 56mg 127mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 371mg 435mg Cutlet
Vitamin A 0IU 94IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 18.09mg 1.21mg Cutlet
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.075mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.027mg Cutlet
Vitamin B2 1.33mg 0.118mg Cutlet
Vitamin B3 26.29mg 2.853mg Cutlet
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.202mg Cutlet
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 2µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0g 0.09g Cutlet
Choline 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2.76g Cutlet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cutlet 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
99%
Cutlet
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cutlet
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 lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.46g)
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.

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. 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.

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