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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% 5.6% 24% 6% 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% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 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 +20.2%
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 Opinion
Calories 295kcal 268kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 6.08g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 14.76g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 23.09g 24.51g Potato pancake
Carbs 23.99g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 53mg 95mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 18mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 12mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 201mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.16mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 11.6g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 0.9g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.046mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.3mg 0.7mg General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 127mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 435mg 764mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A 11µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.23mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.075mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 14.4µg 8.9µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 1.672mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 38.2µg 2.7µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.09g Potato pancake
Choline 41.5mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.76g 2.496g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 3.73g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.087mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.24mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.28mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.442mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.389mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.137mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.3mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.369mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.141mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 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 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.