General tso's chicken vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general tso's chicken and hot dogs different?
- General tso's chicken is richer in vitamin E and vitamin B5, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and copper.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 56% more than general tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken is lower in cholesterol.
Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Frankfurter, meat types were used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +536.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +613.6% |
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:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +475.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.8% |
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
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.57µg | 56% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 435mg | 1090mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 7.666g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 4.404g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 11.386g | 19% |
| Fats | 16.36g | 25.76g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 206mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 77mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 4.17g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 10.26g | 5% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 12.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 2.665mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 290kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0.331mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.