General tso's chicken vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between General tso's chicken and Taquitos
- General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, yet Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Taquitos is 25% higher.
- General tso's chicken contains 4 times more Cholesterol than Taquitos. General tso's chicken contains 53mg of Cholesterol, while Taquitos contain 13mg.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.
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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 | +29.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +766.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +416% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
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 DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +126% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +518.2% |
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:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
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Water
~42.74g
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
2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +24.6% |
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:
29.62 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.09 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.78 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3386.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +588.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +325% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +150.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 284kcal |
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| Protein | 12.9g | 9.21g |
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| Fats | 16.36g | 12.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.09g | 30.73g |
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| Carbs | 23.99g | 33.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 104mg |
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| Potassium | 201mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 2.47mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.71mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g | 29.62g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 435mg | 453mg |
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| Vitamin A | 94IU | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.075mg | 0.387mg |
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| Selenium | 14.4µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 3.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 16.9µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 68µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g | 0.071g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg | 15.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.76g | 2.31g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.879g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 4.235g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0.269mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0.717mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0.468mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.189mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0.418mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0.249mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g | 0.12g |
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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 | 0.593g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | 3.591g |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.