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

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Summary of differences between General tso's chicken and Arepa

  • General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Arepa is higher in Calcium, and Fiber.
  • General tso's chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin K 29% more than Arepa.
  • Arepa has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Arepa
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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% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +991.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +843.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.4%
Contains more FatsFats +204.1%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.501 g
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +658.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.902g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3069.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
General tso's chicken Arepa
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Arepa Opinion
Calories 295kcal 219kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 5.48g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 5.38g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 23.09g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 23.99g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 53mg 5mg Arepa
Vitamin D 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 12mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 201mg 88mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 1.04mg General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 0.9g 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.046mg 0.03mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 0.8mg General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 117mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 94IU 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A 11µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.29mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.075mg 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 14.4µg 6.1µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.042mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 0.888mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.107mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 3.5µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.157g General tso's chicken
Choline 41.5mg 4.4mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 2.902g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 1.514g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 0.989g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.048mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.193mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.207mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.671mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.228mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.131mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.276mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.276mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.166mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.065g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.003g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 0.825g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Arepa
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
28%
General tso's chicken
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.