Jerky vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between jerky and general tso's chicken
- Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and choline; however, general tso's chicken is richer in vitamin K.
- Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 72% more than general tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken has 12 times less folate than jerky. Jerky has 134µg of folate, while general tso's chicken has 11µg.
- General tso's chicken contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197% |
| Contains more IronIron | +367.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +523.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +470.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1118.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +278.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1560.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +327.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +191.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +641.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 435mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 1.3mg | 62% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 1.16mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 7.501g | 43% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 12.9g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 127mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 2.76g | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.22µg | 32% |
| Folate | 134µg | 11µg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 38.2µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.046mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 3.879g | 19% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 16.36g | 14% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 41.5mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 201mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.027mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.617mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.853mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 14.4µg | 7% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 295kcal | 6% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | 23.99g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 11.6g | 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 | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
35%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
General tso's chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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