General tso's chicken vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are General tso's chicken and Beef Stroganoff different?
- General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E, while Beef Stroganoff is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A, and Copper.
- Beef Stroganoff covers your daily need of Vitamin K 54% more than General tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken contains 29 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef Stroganoff. General tso's chicken contains 2.853mg of Vitamin B3, while Beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
- Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol.
Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve types were 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 | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2753% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +772.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +509.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +149.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2949.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 98kcal |
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| Protein | 12.9g | 5.1g |
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| Fats | 16.36g | 4.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.09g | 8.4g |
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| Carbs | 23.99g | 9g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 201mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.88mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g | 1.68g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.1mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 435mg | 435mg | |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 820IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 84µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 14.4µg | 7.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 102.8µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 67µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg | 18mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.76g | 2.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.879g | 1.556g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 0.246g |
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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 | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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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
28%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
24%
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 - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.436g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (435 mg)
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.