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Spanish rice vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spanish rice and General tso's chicken

  • Spanish rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • General tso's chicken covers your daily Vitamin K needs 21% more than Spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than General tso's chicken. While Spanish rice contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, General tso's chicken contains only 0.027mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spanish rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.16mg

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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 +577.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +356%
~equal in Vitamin A ~94IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.3%
Contains more FatsFats +209.3%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 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 +132.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2652.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +24%
Contains more FructoseFructose +21.4%
~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.
Spanish rice General tso's chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 185kcal 295kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 3.28g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 5.29g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 29.96g 23.09g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 23.99g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Spanish rice
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 13mg 18mg General tso's chicken
Calcium 20mg 12mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.15mg 1.16mg General tso's chicken
Sugar 1.3g 11.6g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 0.9g Spanish rice
Copper 0.065mg 0.046mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.48mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Starch 27.55g 11.83g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 127mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 528mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 100IU 94IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 6µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.39mg 0.075mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.027mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.118mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 2.853mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.22µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 13µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 50µg 11µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.09g Spanish rice
Choline 9.1mg 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 1.005g 2.76g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.098mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.24mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.131mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.071mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.563mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.071mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.42g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.005g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice General tso's chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Spanish rice
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.755g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.