Poi vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between poi and general tso's chicken?
- Poi is higher in copper and manganese; however, general tso's chicken is richer in vitamin K, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- General tso's chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 31% more.
- General tso's chicken contains 5 times less manganese than poi. Poi contains 0.37mg of manganese, while general tso's chicken contains 0.075mg.
- Poi has less sodium.
We used Poi and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types in this article.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +393.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +490.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1957.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3720% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +148.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.38 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.23 g
Water:
71.64 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3294.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11585.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.058 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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35163.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12832.8% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 7.501g | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 38.2µg | 31% |
| Protein | 0.38g | 12.9g | 25% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 16.36g | 25% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 14.4µg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 435mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.37mg | 0.075mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 127mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.76g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 2.853mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.3mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 3.879g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.027mg | 9% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 295kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg | 1.21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.118mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.293mg | 0.617mg | 6% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 41.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.273mg | 0.202mg | 5% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.16mg | 4% |
| Folate | 21µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 27.23g | 23.99g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 201mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.83g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.39g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.731g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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