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.

General tso's chicken

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Iron +75.8%

Contains more Magnesium +80%

Contains more Phosphorus +149%

Contains more Potassium +164.5%

Contains more Zinc +80.6%

Contains more Selenium +73.5%

Contains less Sodium -11%

Contains more Copper +106.5%

Contains more Manganese +477.3%

Equal in Calcium - 12

General tso's chicken

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Iron +75.8%

Contains more Magnesium +80%

Contains more Phosphorus +149%

Contains more Potassium +164.5%

Contains more Zinc +80.6%

Contains more Selenium +73.5%

Contains less Sodium -11%

Contains more Copper +106.5%

Contains more Manganese +477.3%

Equal in Calcium - 12

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.

General tso's chicken

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Vitamin E +830.8%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.3%

Contains more Folate +83.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +1264.3%

Contains more Vitamin A +196.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +137.5%

General tso's chicken

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Vitamin E +830.8%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.3%

Contains more Folate +83.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +1264.3%

Contains more Vitamin A +196.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

General tso's chicken

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Protein +218.5%

Contains more Fats +452.7%

Contains more Other +44.1%

Contains more Carbs +36.7%

Contains more Water +30.9%

General tso's chicken

Protein: 12.9 g

Fats: 16.36 g

Carbs: 23.99 g

Water: 45.15 g

Other: 1.6 g

Chinese fried rice

Protein: 4.05 g

Fats: 2.96 g

Carbs: 32.79 g

Water: 59.09 g

Other: 1.11 g

Contains more Protein +218.5%

Contains more Fats +452.7%

Contains more Other +44.1%

Contains more Carbs +36.7%

Contains more Water +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General tso's chicken

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%

General tso's chicken

Saturated Fat: 2.76 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g

Chinese fried rice

Saturated Fat: 0.54 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

General tso's chicken

Chinese fried rice

Contains more Sucrose +2727%

Contains more Glucose +376.9%

Contains more Fructose +920%

Contains more Starch +160.4%

General tso's chicken

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

Chinese fried rice

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 Sucrose +2727%

Contains more Glucose +376.9%

Contains more Fructose +920%

Contains more Starch +160.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	23.09g	31.69g
Protein	12.9g	4.05g
Fats	16.36g	2.96g
Carbs	23.99g	32.79g
Calories	295kcal	174kcal
Starch	11.83g	30.8g
Fructose	0.51g	0.05g
Sugar	11.6g	0.56g
Fiber	0.9g	1.1g
Calcium	12mg	12mg
Iron	1.16mg	0.66mg
Magnesium	18mg	10mg
Phosphorus	127mg	51mg
Potassium	201mg	76mg
Sodium	435mg	387mg
Zinc	1.3mg	0.72mg
Copper	0.046mg	0.095mg
Manganese	0.075mg	0.433mg
Selenium	14.4µg	8.3µg
Vitamin A	94IU	279IU
Vitamin A RAE	11µg	22µg
Vitamin E	1.21mg	0.13mg
Vitamin D	6IU	0IU
Vitamin D	0.2µg	0µg
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3.8mg
Vitamin B1	0.027mg	0.015mg
Vitamin B2	0.118mg	0.026mg
Vitamin B3	2.853mg	0.637mg
Vitamin B5	0.617mg
Vitamin B6	0.202mg	0.032mg
Folate	11µg	6µg
Vitamin B12	0.22µg	0µg
Vitamin K	38.2µg	2.8µg
Tryptophan	0.142mg	0.052mg
Threonine	0.552mg	0.173mg
Isoleucine	0.564mg	0.173mg
Leucine	1.026mg	0.335mg
Lysine	1.089mg	0.173mg
Methionine	0.332mg	0.114mg
Phenylalanine	0.563mg	0.225mg
Valine	0.607mg	0.251mg
Histidine	0.333mg	0.094mg
Cholesterol	53mg	18mg
Trans Fat	0.09g	0.011g
Saturated Fat	2.76g	0.54g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.005g	0.002g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.005g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.006g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.879g	0.649g
Polyunsaturated fat	7.501g	1.111g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.011g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	6.47g	0.981g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.005g	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.84g	0.111g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.01g	0g

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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%

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 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 Cholesterol?

Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)

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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General tso's chicken vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between General tso's chicken and Chinese fried rice

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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