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General tso's chicken vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between General tso's chicken and Lo mein

  • General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Lo mein is higher in Manganese.
  • General tso's chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin K 21% more than Lo mein.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +261.1%
Contains more Selenium +23.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Sodium - 430
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +261.1%
Contains more Selenium +23.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Equal in Iron - 1.07
Equal in Sodium - 430

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin E +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Fats +596.2%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Water +58%
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Fats +596.2%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Water +58%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +481%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +481%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +541.7%
Contains more Glucose +67.6%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Starch +41.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +541.7%
Contains more Glucose +67.6%
Contains more Fructose +54.5%
Contains more Starch +41.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 18.86g General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 4.77g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 2.35g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 20.16g General tso's chicken
Calories 295kcal 121kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.51g 0.33g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 0.9g 1.3g Lo mein
Calcium 12mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 1.16mg 1.07mg General tso's chicken
Magnesium 18mg 14mg General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 45mg General tso's chicken
Potassium 201mg 105mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 430mg Lo mein
Zinc 1.3mg 0.36mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.046mg 0.064mg Lo mein
Manganese 0.075mg 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 14.4µg 11.7µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 9µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.3mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 4IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 0.81mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.27mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.068mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 12.7µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.464g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.592g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.291g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 1.134g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.004g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.141g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g 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 Lo mein
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
General tso's chicken
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.296g)
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?
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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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.