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General tso's chicken vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between general tso's chicken and potato pancake

  • General tso's chicken has more vitamin K and selenium; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • General tso's chicken covers your daily vitamin K needs 30% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake has 2 times less selenium than general tso's chicken. General tso's chicken has 14.4µg of selenium, while potato pancake has 8.9µg.
  • General tso's chicken contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.5%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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% 3.7% 24% 3% 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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1314.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1625%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +272.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.8%

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% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +123.8%
~equal in Fats ~14.76g
~equal in Water ~47.77g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.496g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.73g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.516g

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2582.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +76.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +22.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.56g

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 38.2µg 2.7µg 30%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 27.6mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.448mg 19%
Copper 0.046mg 0.18mg 15%
Protein 12.9g 6.08g 14%
Cholesterol 53mg 95mg 14%
Sodium 435mg 764mg 14%
Potassium 201mg 622mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.158mg 11%
Selenium 14.4µg 8.9µg 10%
Fiber 0.9g 3.3g 10%
Folate 11µg 41µg 8%
Manganese 0.075mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.23mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 1.672mg 7%
Iron 1.16mg 1.67mg 6%
Choline 41.5mg 74.2mg 6%
Zinc 1.3mg 0.7mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 36mg 4%
Starch 11.83g 20.88g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.757mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.29µg 3%
Calcium 12mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 32µg 2%
Fats 16.36g 14.76g 2%
Saturated fat 2.76g 2.496g 1%
Calories 295kcal 268kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 11IU 1%
Carbs 23.99g 27.81g 1%
Net carbs 23.09g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 11.6g 1.79g N/A
Phosphorus 127mg 128mg 0%
Trans fat 0.09g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.879g 3.73g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 7.516g 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.552mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.026mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.089mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.333mg 0.141mg 0%
Fructose 0.51g 0.56g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.008g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
General tso's chicken
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
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 ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.