Potato salad vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Potato salad and General tso's chicken
- Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, General tso's chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- General tso's chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 19% more.
- Potato salad has 6 times more Vitamin C than General tso's chicken. Potato salad has 10mg of Vitamin C, while General tso's chicken has 1.6mg.
- Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Potassium
+26.4%
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Copper
+156.5%
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Manganese
+34.7%
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Iron
+78.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+144.2%
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Sodium
-17.8%
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Zinc
+319.4%
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Selenium
+251.2%
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Potassium
+26.4%
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Copper
+156.5%
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Manganese
+34.7%
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Iron
+78.5%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+144.2%
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-17.8%
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Zinc
+319.4%
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Selenium
+251.2%
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.
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Vitamin A
+67%
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Vitamin C
+525%
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Vitamin B1
+185.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+96.7%
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Vitamin B3
+220.6%
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Vitamin B5
+15.5%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Folate
+57.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+67%
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Vitamin C
+525%
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Vitamin B1
+185.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+96.7%
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Vitamin B3
+220.6%
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Vitamin B5
+15.5%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Folate
+57.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+68.3%
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Other
+21.9%
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Protein
+381.3%
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Fats
+99.5%
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Carbs
+114.8%
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2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
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1.95 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
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45.15 g
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1.6 g
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Water
+68.3%
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Other
+21.9%
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Protein
+381.3%
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Fats
+99.5%
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Carbs
+114.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-48.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+56.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
+56.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.7%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.87g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 2.68g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 8.2g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 11.17g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 529mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.333mg |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.429g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 7.501g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.