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General tso's chicken vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between General tso's chicken and Corn chips

  • General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Corn chips has more Vitamin E, Magnesium, Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 40% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.29mg

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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +506.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +243%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.1%

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4119.6%
Contains more FatsFats +103.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.2%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.1%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3774.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +334.2%
~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 Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Corn chips Opinion
Calories 295kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 12.9g 6.17g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 23.09g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 23.99g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 18mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 12mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 201mg 144mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 11.6g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 0.9g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.046mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.3mg 1.29mg General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 127mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 435mg 514mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 69IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 11µg 3µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.075mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 14.4µg 7.6µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.047mg Corn chips
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.078mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 0.842mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.19mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.167mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 6.3µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 8µg General tso's chicken
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.088g Corn chips
Choline 41.5mg 12.1mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 4.331g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.046mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.246mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.235mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.803mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.185mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.137mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.322mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.331mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.2mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.264g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.