General tso's chicken vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general tso's chicken and salisbury steak different?
- General tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, salisbury steak is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for general tso's chicken is 30% higher.
- General tso's chicken contains 5 times more vitamin E than salisbury steak. While general tso's chicken contains 1.21mg of vitamin E, salisbury steak contains only 0.23mg.
- Salisbury steak has less cholesterol.
Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen are the varieties 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +426.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
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:
6.98 g
Fats:
10.47 g
Carbs:
6.78 g
Water:
74.19 g
Other:
1.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.3% |
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Other
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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
3.982 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.7% |
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:
2.53 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +367.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +138.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 1.483g | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 1.7µg | 30% |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 7.5µg | 13% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 6.98g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 1.32mg | 10% |
| Fats | 16.36g | 10.47g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.41µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.203mg | 8% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 149kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 3.982g | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 6.78g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.131mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.083mg | 4% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 2.53g | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 509mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 144mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 4.798g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1IU | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 46.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 5.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 0.26g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 127mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | 0.284g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | 0.057g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | 1.252g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.