Pork skins vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork skins and general tso's chicken different?
- Pork skins are higher in selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, general tso's chicken is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pork skins is 60% higher.
- Pork skins contain 4 times more saturated fat than general tso's chicken. While pork skins contain 11.37g of saturated fat, general tso's chicken contains only 2.76g.
- General tso's chicken has less sodium.
Snacks, pork skins, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
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 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +296.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +778.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +375.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2408.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 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 | +281% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 61.3g | 12.9g | 97% |
| Sodium | 1818mg | 435mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 41µg | 14.4µg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 11.37g | 2.76g | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 38.2µg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.78g | 3.879g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.64g | 7.501g | 26% |
| Fats | 31.3g | 16.36g | 23% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 41.5mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.22µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.202mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 53mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.118mg | 13% |
| Calories | 544kcal | 295kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 23.99g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 2.853mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 85mg | 127mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.027mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.617mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 201mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.823mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.382mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.322mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.783mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.48mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.94mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.421mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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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