Pretzels vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pretzels and general tso's chicken
- Pretzels have more manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, general tso's chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Pretzels cover your daily manganese needs 75% more than general tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken has 8 times less folate than pretzels. Pretzels have 83µg of folate, while general tso's chicken has 11µg.
- General tso's chicken contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +473.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2285.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.3% |
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 | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +654.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +367.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1268.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 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 | -72.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +514.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 0.075mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 435mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 7.501g | 42% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.046mg | 24% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 16.36g | 20% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 23.99g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 11µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 14.4µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.027mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 2.76g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 12.9g | 8% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.202mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.617mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 2.853mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 3.879g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Calories | 381kcal | 295kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 201mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.118mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.6g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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.