General tso's chicken vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are general tso's chicken and tortellini different?
- General tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and choline; however, tortellini is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for general tso's chicken is 31% higher.
- General tso's chicken contains 8 times more choline than tortellini. While general tso's chicken contains 41.5mg of choline, tortellini contains only 5.4mg.
Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased 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 PotassiumPotassium | +125.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66% |
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 EVitamin E | +656.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +369.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2838.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +668.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1059.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +572.7% |
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:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.6% |
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Protein
~13.5g
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
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1527.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 0.461g | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 1.3µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.313mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 23.9µg | 17% |
| Folate | 11µg | 74µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.31mg | 15% |
| Fats | 16.36g | 7.23g | 14% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 152mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.043mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 212mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 47g | 8% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 5.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 2.066g | 5% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 3.6g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 307kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 13.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 406mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 2.696mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 45.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 0.95g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | 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 |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.