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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
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 EVitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.118mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
13% 16% 24% 45%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
20% 27% 53%
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
91% 9%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 45% 3% 2%
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 +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salisbury steak General tso's chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salisbury steak General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 149kcal 295kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 6.98g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 10.47g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 5.78g 23.09g General tso's chicken
Carbs 6.78g 23.99g General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 33mg 53mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin D 1IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 17mg 18mg General tso's chicken
Calcium 47mg 12mg Salisbury steak
Potassium 144mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 0.95mg 1.16mg General tso's chicken
Sugar 0.26g 11.6g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1g 0.9g Salisbury steak
Copper 0.083mg 0.046mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 0.75mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Starch 2.53g 11.83g General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 127mg
Sodium 509mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 5IU 94IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 2µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.174mg 0.075mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 7.5µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.027mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.118mg
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.853mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0.22µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 1.7µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 13µg 11µg Salisbury steak
Trans Fat 0.284g 0.09g General tso's chicken
Choline 46.8mg 41.5mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 3.982g 2.76g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.798g 3.879g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.01g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.011g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salisbury steak General tso's chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Salisbury steak
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Salisbury steak
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/nutrients
  2. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.