General tso's chicken vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general tso's chicken and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) different?
- General tso's chicken is richer in vitamin K, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium.
- Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) cover your daily need for manganese, 90% more than general tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken contains 27 times more cholesterol than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). General tso's chicken contains 53mg of cholesterol, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 2mg.
Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Snacks, shrimp cracker 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 less SodiumSodium | -23.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +380.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2753.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +129.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +198.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +877.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
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:
7.14 g
Fats:
17.86 g
Carbs:
59.09 g
Water:
13.6 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +232% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
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Fats
~17.86g
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
5.357 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.971 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.2% |
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:
30.36 g
Sucrose:
21.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2450% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +156.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +104.6% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.075mg | 2.14mg | 90% |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 33.1µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 3.971g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 12.8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.264mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 5.6g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.221mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 3.28mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 72mg | 13% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 7.14g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 5.357g | 12% |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 59.09g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 7.997g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.91mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 191mg | 9% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 30.36g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.02µg | 8% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 426kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 571mg | 6% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 17.6mg | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 16.36g | 17.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.216mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 2.631mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.38mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 53.49g | N/A |
| Potassium | 201mg | 193mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 21.43g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | 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 |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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 ($)