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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 from 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 Iron +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +92%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +92%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 127

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1780%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1780%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +253.8%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Equal in Other - 1.58
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +253.8%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Equal in Other - 1.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +367.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +138.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
91% 9%
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 Starch +367.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +138.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Salisbury steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Salisbury steak Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 5.78g General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 6.98g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 10.47g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 6.78g General tso's chicken
Calories 295kcal 149kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 2.53g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 0g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 0.9g 1g Salisbury steak
Calcium 12mg 47mg Salisbury steak
Iron 1.16mg 0.95mg General tso's chicken
Magnesium 18mg 17mg General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 127mg
Potassium 201mg 144mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 509mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 0.75mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.046mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.075mg 0.174mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 14.4µg 7.5µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 5IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 2µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.23mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 1IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.059mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.118mg
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 1.32mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.203mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.131mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 13µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.7µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 33mg Salisbury steak
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.284g General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 3.982g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.002g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.483g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 1.252g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.057g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.012g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Salisbury steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
General tso's chicken
15%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
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.

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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/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.