Potato sticks vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Potato sticks and General tso's chicken
- Potato sticks have more Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K.
- Potato sticks covers your daily need of Vitamin E 53% more than General tso's chicken.
- Potato sticks have 30 times more Vitamin C than General tso's chicken. While Potato sticks have 47.3mg of Vitamin C, General tso's chicken has only 1.6mg.
- General tso's chicken has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato sticks 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +515.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +584.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +464% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
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 | +2856.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +652.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +72.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1952.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 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 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 522kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 6.7g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 34.4g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 47.3mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.9g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 53.3g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 1237mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0.22g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.315mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.99mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 633mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.423mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.096mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.785mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 34.9mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.88g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.16g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.9g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 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 | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
53%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.12g)
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 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.