General tso's chicken vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between general tso's chicken and hoisin sauce
- Hoisin sauce has less vitamin K, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 than general tso's chicken.
- Hoisin sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 51% more than general tso's chicken.
- Hoisin sauce has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +68.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +306.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +234.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +238.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +332.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +807.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7540% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
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:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +289.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +382.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.9% |
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Water
~44.23g
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
0.568 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +302.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +341.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 435mg | 1615mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 1.698g | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 0.5µg | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 1.8µg | 23% |
| Fats | 16.36g | 3.39g | 20% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 3.31g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 1.17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.068mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.062mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 0.568g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.128mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.32mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.217mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.254mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 44.08g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 0.963g | 7% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 220kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.01mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 41.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 27.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.192g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.