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Plantain chips vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between plantain chips and general tso's chicken

  • Plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and magnesium, yet general tso's chicken is higher in selenium and vitamin B3.
  • Plantain chips cover your daily vitamin C needs 34% more than general tso's chicken.
  • Plantain chips contain 4 times more copper than general tso's chicken. While plantain chips contain 0.198mg of copper, general tso's chicken contains only 0.046mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in general tso's chicken is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +294.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3500%

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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1906.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2060.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
20% 27% 53%
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 +45.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 45% 3% 2%
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 +329.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1037%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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.
Plantain chips General tso's chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips General tso's chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin C 32.1mg 1.6mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 7.501g 28%
Vitamin E 5.04mg 1.21mg 26%
Saturated fat 8.337g 2.76g 25%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.4µg 25%
Protein 2.28g 12.9g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.202mg 20%
Fats 29.59g 16.36g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Potassium 786mg 201mg 17%
Copper 0.198mg 0.046mg 17%
Starch 50.8g 11.83g 16%
Carbs 63.84g 23.99g 13%
Magnesium 71mg 18mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 2.853mg 13%
Calories 531kcal 295kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.617mg 10%
Sodium 202mg 435mg 10%
Fiber 3.5g 0.9g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Manganese 0.276mg 0.075mg 9%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.3mg 8%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 38.2µg 8%
Choline 0mg 41.5mg 8%
Phosphorus 78mg 127mg 7%
Vitamin A 69µg 11µg 6%
Folate 35µg 11µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.118mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.632g 3.879g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.027mg 3%
Iron 0.97mg 1.16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 60.34g 23.09g N/A
Calcium 9mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.92g 11.6g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g 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 0.028g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.84g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 6.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips General tso's chicken
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
42%
Plantain chips
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients
  2. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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