Gratin vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between gratin and general tso's chicken
- Gratin has more copper, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin A, while general tso's chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and iron.
- General tso's chicken's daily need coverage for selenium is 21% higher.
- General tso's chicken contains 10 times less calcium than gratin. Gratin contains 119mg of calcium, while general tso's chicken contains 12mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in general tso's chicken is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +891.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +247.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
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 | +518.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2617.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 7.501g | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 14.4µg | 21% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 12.9g | 16% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 16.36g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 2.853mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 2.76g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 295kcal | 8% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 201mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.617mg | 5% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 3.879g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 23.99g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 433mg | 435mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.333mg | 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 |
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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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.973g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.