Tamale vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Tamale and General tso's chicken
- Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, and Fiber, yet General tso's chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- General tso's chicken covers your daily Selenium needs 15% more than Tamale.
- Tamale contains 3 times more Fiber than General tso's chicken. While Tamale contains 3.1g of Fiber, General tso's chicken contains only 0.9g.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Tamale is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) 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.
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Calcium
+141.7%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Zinc
+13.8%
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Copper
+37%
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Manganese
+132%
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Potassium
+53.4%
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Selenium
+140%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Sodium - 435
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Calcium
+141.7%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Zinc
+13.8%
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Copper
+37%
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Manganese
+132%
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Potassium
+53.4%
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Selenium
+140%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Sodium - 435
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 B1
+85.2%
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Folate
+36.4%
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Vitamin B12
+145.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+47.5%
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Vitamin B3
+79.4%
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Vitamin B5
+201%
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Vitamin B6
+41.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.6
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Vitamin B1
+85.2%
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Folate
+36.4%
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Vitamin B12
+145.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+47.5%
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Vitamin B3
+79.4%
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Vitamin B5
+201%
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Vitamin B6
+41.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+50.8%
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Protein
+105.4%
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Fats
+167.3%
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Carbs
+32.4%
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Other
+15.9%
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 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
+50.8%
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Protein
+105.4%
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Fats
+167.3%
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Carbs
+32.4%
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Other
+15.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+990.3%
Saturated Fat:
2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.688 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Saturated Fat
-13.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+990.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+2515%
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Glucose
+195.2%
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Fructose
+200%
Equal in Starch - 11.83
Starch:
12.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.21 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+2515%
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Glucose
+195.2%
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Fructose
+200%
Equal in Starch - 11.83
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.02g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 6.28g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 6.12g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 18.12g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 153kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 12.27g | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 0.99g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 131mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 6µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 38.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 0.568mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.427mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.333mg |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.396g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.739g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 7.501g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.