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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 Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +1841.7%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +328%
Contains more Selenium +118.1%
Equal in Sodium - 454
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +1841.7%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +328%
Contains more Selenium +118.1%
Equal in Sodium - 454

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +71.5%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
Equal in Water - 43.39
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +71.5%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
Equal in Water - 43.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.4%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +113.8%
Contains more Glucose +58.1%
Contains more Fructose +121.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +113.8%
Contains more Glucose +58.1%
Contains more Fructose +121.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 12.9g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 16.36g 9.54g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 295kcal 265kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 0.51g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 11.6g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 0.9g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 12mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.16mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 127mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 201mg 170mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 454mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.046mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.075mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 14.4µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 94IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.61mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.447mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 38.2µg 5.9µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.552mg 0.393mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.547mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 1.089mg 0.523mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.3mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.607mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.333mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 53mg 24mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.09g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 2.76g 4.206g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 2.38g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.461g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.155g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 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 Caesar salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
General tso's chicken
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
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.

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.