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General tso's chicken vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between general tso's chicken and sweet potato chips

  • General tso's chicken has more selenium; however, sweet potato chips are richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Sweet potato chips cover your daily vitamin A needs 130% more than general tso's chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +585.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.2%
Contains more IronIron +82.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +795.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1698.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 3.7% 24% 3% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10663.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +711.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +236.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.8%
Contains more WaterWater +901.1%
Contains more FatsFats +97.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 27% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.501 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.941g

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 11µg 1184µg 130%
Vitamin E 1.21mg 9.82mg 57%
Manganese 0.075mg 1.349mg 55%
Copper 0.046mg 0.412mg 41%
Fiber 0.9g 8.8g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 12.224g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.535mg 26%
Fats 16.36g 32.35g 25%
Selenium 14.4µg 2.1µg 22%
Potassium 201mg 925mg 21%
Protein 12.9g 2.94g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 1.551mg 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 435mg 35mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 3.879g 9.155g 13%
Calories 295kcal 532kcal 12%
Iron 1.16mg 2.12mg 12%
Magnesium 18mg 65mg 11%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 24.5µg 11%
Carbs 23.99g 56.82g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Zinc 1.3mg 0.53mg 7%
Folate 11µg 37µg 7%
Starch 11.83g 5%
Calcium 12mg 59mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.088mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 2.088mg 5%
Phosphorus 127mg 145mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.161mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Choline 41.5mg 36.6mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.76g 2.941g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 23.09g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 11.6g 8.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.09g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.552mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 1.026mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 1.089mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.333mg 0.096mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Sweet potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
General tso's chicken
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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