Rice cakes vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Rice cakes and General tso's chicken
- The amount of Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 in Rice cakes are higher than in General tso's chicken.
- Rice cakes covers your daily Manganese needs 265% more than General tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken has 8 times less Magnesium than Rice cakes. Rice cakes have 151mg of Magnesium, while General tso's chicken has 18mg.
- Rice cakes contain less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 | +738.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +726.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +199.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8140% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
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 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +367.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +665.3% |
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Other
~1.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 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 | -76.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +249.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +575.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 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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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
23%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 ($)