General tso's chicken vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between general tso's chicken and meatball
- General tso's chicken has more vitamin K; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, copper, and iron.
- Meatball covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 33% more than general tso's chicken.
- Meatball has 5 times less vitamin K than general tso's chicken. General tso's chicken has 38.2µg of vitamin K, while meatball has 8.2µg.
- General tso's chicken contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -34.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +276% |
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 EVitamin E | +188.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +365.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +403.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +227.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 3.346g | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 8.2µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 7.627g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 239mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 9.188g | 13% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 666mg | 10% |
| Fats | 16.36g | 22.21g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.136mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.282mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.77mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Folate | 11µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.924mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 8.06g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.42mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 2.25g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 296mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 14.4g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 15.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 3.108mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 45.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 286kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | 0.577g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.022g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | 2.815g | N/A |
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:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
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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
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +425.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2079.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +142.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +159.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
