Sweet potato chips vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sweet potato chips and general tso's chicken
- Sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, general tso's chicken is richer in selenium.
- Sweet potato chips cover your daily vitamin A needs 130% more than general tso's chicken.
- General tso's chicken has 18 times less manganese than sweet potato chips. Sweet potato chips have 1.349mg of manganese, while general tso's chicken has 0.075mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +261.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +391.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +360.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +795.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1698.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +585.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +10663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +711.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +55.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +901.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 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 | +136% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63% |
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Saturated fat
~2.76g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1184µg | 11µg | 130% |
| Vitamin E | 9.82mg | 1.21mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.349mg | 0.075mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.412mg | 0.046mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 8.8g | 0.9g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.224g | 7.501g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.535mg | 0.202mg | 26% |
| Fats | 32.35g | 16.36g | 25% |
| Selenium | 2.1µg | 14.4µg | 22% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 201mg | 21% |
| Protein | 2.94g | 12.9g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.551mg | 0.617mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 435mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.155g | 3.879g | 13% |
| Calories | 532kcal | 295kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.16mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 24.5µg | 38.2µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 56.82g | 23.99g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.088mg | 2.853mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 145mg | 127mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Choline | 36.6mg | 41.5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.941g | 2.76g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.02g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.82g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.17mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.287mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.205mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | N/A |
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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
78%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.