General tso's chicken vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between General tso's chicken and Scrambled egg?
- General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, while Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin A, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 124% higher.
- Scrambled egg has 14 times less Vitamin B3 than General tso's chicken. General tso's chicken has 2.853mg of Vitamin B3, while Scrambled egg has 0.21mg.
- General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Fast foods, egg, scrambled types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1258.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +324.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +622.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +359.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +335.2% |
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:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1053.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.84g
~equal in
Fats
~16.18g
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
6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 212kcal |
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| Protein | 12.9g | 13.84g |
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| Fats | 16.36g | 16.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.09g | 2.08g |
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| Carbs | 23.99g | 2.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 426mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 46IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 201mg | 147mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 2.59mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g | 1.64g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.66mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 435mg | 187mg |
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| Vitamin A | 94IU | 679IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 176µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.043mg |
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| Selenium | 14.4µg | 22.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.94mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 9µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 29µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg | 180.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.76g | 6.153g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.879g | 5.889g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 1.969g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.836mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg | 1.185mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0.913mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.427mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.96mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0.325mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.