General tso's chicken vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between General tso's chicken and Chinese fried rice
- General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E, however, Chinese fried rice is richer in Manganese.
- General tso's chicken covers your daily Vitamin K needs 29% more than Chinese fried rice.
- Chinese fried rice contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +477.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +830.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +353.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +347.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +531.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1264.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +654.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +196.8% |
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:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +452.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
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
0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +497.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +575.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.4% |
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:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2727% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +376.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +920% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +160.4% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 174kcal |
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| Protein | 12.9g | 4.05g |
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| Fats | 16.36g | 2.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.09g | 31.69g |
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| Carbs | 23.99g | 32.79g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Potassium | 201mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.66mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.095mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.72mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g | 30.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 435mg | 387mg |
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| Vitamin A | 94IU | 279IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.433mg |
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| Selenium | 14.4µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 0.637mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g | 0.011g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.76g | 0.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.879g | 0.649g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 1.111g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0.173mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.173mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0.335mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0.173mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.114mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0.225mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.251mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0.094mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | 0.111g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | 0.981g |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
27%
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 - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)