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General tso's chicken vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between General tso's chicken and Spanish rice

  • General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Spanish rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • General tso's chicken covers your daily Vitamin K needs 21% more than Spanish rice.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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 Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +170.8%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +420%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
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 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +170.8%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +420%
Equal in Iron - 1.15

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 E +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +577.8%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100
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 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +577.8%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +293.3%
Contains more Fats +209.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Equal in Other - 1.73
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more Protein +293.3%
Contains more Fats +209.3%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Equal in Other - 1.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2652.6%
Contains more Glucose +24%
Contains more Fructose +21.4%
Contains more Starch +132.9%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2652.6%
Contains more Glucose +24%
Contains more Fructose +21.4%
Contains more Starch +132.9%

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 Spanish rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 29.96g Spanish rice
Protein 12.9g 3.28g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 5.29g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 31.16g Spanish rice
Calories 295kcal 185kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.51g 0.42g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 0.9g 1.2g Spanish rice
Calcium 12mg 20mg Spanish rice
Iron 1.16mg 1.15mg General tso's chicken
Magnesium 18mg 13mg General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 57mg General tso's chicken
Potassium 201mg 116mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 528mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 0.48mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.046mg 0.065mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.075mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 14.4µg 7.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 6µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.6mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.1mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.074mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 2.378mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.415mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.082mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 50µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.08µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 13µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.044mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.098mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.109mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.24mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.131mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.071mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.607mg 0.137mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.071mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.07g Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 2.76g 1.005g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 1.511g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 2.317g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 2.052g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.238g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Spanish rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.755g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.