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, 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 than Scrambled egg. Scrambled egg has 176µg of Vitamin A, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +622.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +359.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +335.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1258.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +324.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1053.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Protein
~12.9g
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Fats
~16.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.969 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 | +51.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Calories | 212kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 13.84g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 16.18g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.08g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 2.08g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 426mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 57mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 147mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 2.59mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 1.64g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 187mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 679IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 176µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.043mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 22.5µg | 14.4µg |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.01µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 180.6mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.153g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.889g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.969g | 7.501g |
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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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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
47%
28%
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.