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General tso's chicken vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between general tso's chicken and trail mix?

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, folate, and potassium in trail mix is higher than in general tso's chicken.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 104% more.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Snacks, trail mix, regular types 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.
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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +777.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.8%
Contains more IronIron +162.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2041.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1278.7%

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +545.5%

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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +390.8%
Contains more FatsFats +79.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.2%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
~equal in Protein ~13.8g

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
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%

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 Trail mix
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 Trail mix DV% diff.
Copper 0.046mg 0.985mg 104%
Manganese 0.075mg 1.034mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.462mg 36%
Magnesium 18mg 158mg 33%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 32%
Phosphorus 127mg 345mg 31%
Selenium 14.4µg 26%
Iron 1.16mg 3.05mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 3.879g 12.53g 22%
Fats 16.36g 29.4g 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Zinc 1.3mg 3.22mg 17%
Folate 11µg 71µg 15%
Potassium 201mg 685mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 9.65g 14%
Saturated fat 2.76g 5.55g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 4.712mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 435mg 229mg 9%
Choline 41.5mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.21mg 8%
Calories 295kcal 462kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.298mg 7%
Calcium 12mg 78mg 7%
Carbs 23.99g 44.9g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.198mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.895mg 6%
Starch 11.83g 5%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Protein 12.9g 13.8g 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.4mg 0%
Net carbs 23.09g 44.9g N/A
Sugar 11.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.552mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 1.026mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 1.089mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.333mg 0.357mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix 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 - 2.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.