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 Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from General tso's chicken is 18% 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
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 | +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
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +585.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +287.9% |
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% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
~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
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Calories | 276kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 4.14g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 14.3g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.6mg | |
| Net carbs | 31.59g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 33.79g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 31mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.25mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 5.1g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 25.58g | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 370mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.348mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.185mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.349mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.117mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.053g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 10.7mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.137g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.633g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.214mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.151mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.243mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.216mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 1.26g | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.789g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.047g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.346g | 6.47g |
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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
21%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.623g)
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.