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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
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
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 3% 33% 59%
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
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.501 g
23% 28% 48%
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
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
98%
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%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Chinese fried rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Chinese fried rice Opinion
Calories 295kcal 174kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 4.05g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 2.96g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 23.09g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 23.99g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 53mg 18mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 18mg 10mg General tso's chicken
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Potassium 201mg 76mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 0.66mg General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 0.9g 1.1g Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.046mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 1.3mg 0.72mg General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 127mg 51mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 94IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 11µg 22µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.13mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.075mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 14.4µg 8.3µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.015mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.026mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 0.637mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.032mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 2.8µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 6µg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Choline 41.5mg 5.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.649g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.111g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.052mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.173mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.173mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.335mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.173mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.114mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.225mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.251mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.094mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 0.05g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.002g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.111g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 0.981g 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 Chinese fried rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
General tso's chicken
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
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 ($)

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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.