General tso's chicken vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between General tso's chicken and Caesar salad
- General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K, yet Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Copper.
- Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 31% more than General tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken contains 6 times more Vitamin K than Caesar salad. While General tso's chicken contains 38.2µg of Vitamin K, Caesar salad contains only 5.9µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Caesar salad is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1841.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +328% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.1% |
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 E Vitamin E | +98.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +547.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +283% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.8% |
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:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.39g
~equal in
Water
~43.39g
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
4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +413.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
25.29 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.98 g
Fructose:
1.13 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +113.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +58.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +121.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 12.9g | 13.39g |
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| Fats | 16.36g | 9.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.09g | 29.8g |
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| Carbs | 23.99g | 31.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 201mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 2.34mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g | 4.02g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.126mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.61mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g | 25.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 435mg | 454mg |
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| Vitamin A | 94IU | 360IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 78µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 14.4µg | 31.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 3.237mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.76g | 4.206g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.879g | 2.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 1.461g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0.393mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.547mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg | 1.137mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0.717mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.7mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0.36mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g | 1.13g |
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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 | 0.155g |
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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 | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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.