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

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The main differences between General tso's chicken and Tortilla chips

  • General tso's chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3, yet Tortilla chips are richer in Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from General tso's chicken is 18% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +227.3%
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +417.3%
Equal in Potassium - 182
Equal in Zinc - 1.38
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 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +227.3%
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +417.3%
Equal in Potassium - 182
Equal in Zinc - 1.38

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 A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Equal in Folate - 12
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 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Water +1610.2%
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +182.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Water +1610.2%
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +182.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.811
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.811

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1241%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +428.6%
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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1241%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +428.6%

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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Tortilla chips Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Protein 12.9g 7.1g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Carbs 23.99g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Calories 295kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 11.83g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0.51g 0g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 0.9g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 12mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.16mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 18mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 127mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 201mg 182mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.3mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.046mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.075mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 14.4µg 4.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 4IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.07mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 0.838mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.297mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.179mg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 38.2µg 20.9µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.812g General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 2.811g General tso's chicken
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 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.004g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.23g 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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General tso's chicken Tortilla chips
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
25%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla 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 - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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 ($)

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.