Scrambled egg vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Scrambled egg and General tso's chicken?
- Scrambled egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Phosphorus, while General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
- Scrambled egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 124% higher.
- General tso's chicken has 16 times less Vitamin A RAE than Scrambled egg. Scrambled egg has 176µg of Vitamin A RAE, while General tso's chicken has 11µg.
- General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+375%
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Iron
+123.3%
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Phosphorus
+90.6%
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Sodium
-57%
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Zinc
+27.7%
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Copper
+45.7%
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Selenium
+56.3%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Potassium
+36.7%
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Manganese
+74.4%
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Calcium
+375%
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Iron
+123.3%
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Phosphorus
+90.6%
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Sodium
-57%
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Zinc
+27.7%
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Copper
+45.7%
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Selenium
+56.3%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Potassium
+36.7%
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Manganese
+74.4%
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.
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Vitamin A
+622.3%
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Vitamin D
+450%
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Vitamin C
+106.3%
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Vitamin B1
+196.3%
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Vitamin B2
+340.7%
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Vitamin B5
+52.4%
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Folate
+163.6%
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Vitamin B12
+359.1%
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Vitamin E
+26%
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Vitamin B3
+1258.6%
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Vitamin K
+324.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
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Vitamin A
+622.3%
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Vitamin D
+450%
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Vitamin C
+106.3%
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Vitamin B1
+196.3%
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Vitamin B2
+340.7%
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Vitamin B5
+52.4%
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Folate
+163.6%
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Vitamin B12
+359.1%
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Vitamin E
+26%
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Vitamin B3
+1258.6%
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Vitamin K
+324.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+47.7%
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Carbs
+1053.4%
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Other
+33.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.9
Equal in Fats - 16.36
Protein:
13.84 g
Fats:
16.18 g
Carbs:
2.08 g
Water:
66.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Water
+47.7%
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Carbs
+1053.4%
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Other
+33.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.9
Equal in Fats - 16.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.8%
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Saturated Fat
-55.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+281%
Saturated Fat:
6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.969 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.8%
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Saturated Fat
-55.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+281%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.08g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 13.84g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 16.18g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 2.08g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 212kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 1.64g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 57mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 2.59mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 147mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 187mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 22.5µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 679IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 176µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 38.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.836mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.185mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.913mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.427mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.96mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.325mg | 0.333mg |
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| Cholesterol | 426mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.153g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.889g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.969g | 7.501g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
43%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General tso's chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.