Salisbury steak vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salisbury steak and General tso's chicken different?
- Salisbury steak is higher in Vitamin B12, however, General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from General tso's chicken is 30% higher.
- Salisbury steak contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than General tso's chicken. While Salisbury steak contains 0.41µg of Vitamin B12, General tso's chicken contains only 0.22µg.
- General tso's chicken has less Saturated Fat.
Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen 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 | +291.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92% |
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 | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1780% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +426.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2147.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.98 g
Fats:
10.47 g
Carbs:
6.78 g
Water:
74.19 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 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 | +23.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
2.53 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
11.83 g
Sucrose:
10.46 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +367.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +138.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 149kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 6.98g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 10.47g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.78g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 6.78g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 144mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0.26g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 2.53g | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 127mg | |
| Sodium | 509mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.118mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.131mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.41µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.284g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 46.8mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.982g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.798g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 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 | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.057g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.252g | 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
16%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.