Onion rings vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between onion rings and general tso's chicken
- Onion rings is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese, yet general tso's chicken is richer in protein, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for protein for general tso's chicken is 21% higher.
- Onion rings contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than general tso's chicken. Onion rings contains 0.185mg of vitamin B1, while general tso's chicken contains 0.027mg.
Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +364% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +585.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Protein | 4.14g | 12.9g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 14.4µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.185mg | 0.027mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.348mg | 0.075mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.349mg | 2.853mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 127mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.117mg | 0.202mg | 7% |
| Starch | 25.58g | 11.83g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.617mg | 6% |
| Folate | 33µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 41.5mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 16.36g | 3% |
| Carbs | 33.79g | 23.99g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 435mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 38.2µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.137g | 2.76g | 3% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.789g | 0.84g | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 201mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3g | 3.879g | 2% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 295kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 6 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.25mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.633g | 7.501g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.26g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 6.346g | 6.47g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 667kcal | 229kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 36g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5 | 4.1 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.59g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.214mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.151mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.243mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.216mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.047g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.4% |
~equal in
Water
~45.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 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 | -22.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~7.501g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.58 g
Sucrose:
1.76 g
Glucose:
1.31 g
Fructose:
1.26 g
Lactose:
0.11 g
Maltose:
0.66 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +116.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +111.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +147.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +494.3% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g






