Tortilla chips vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Tortilla chips and General tso's chicken
- Tortilla chips are richer in Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet General tso's chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from General tso's chicken is 18% higher.
- Tortilla chips contain 6 times more Fiber than General tso's chicken. Tortilla chips contain 5.4g of Fiber, while General tso's chicken contains 0.9g.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +783.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +417.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +227.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +418.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1610.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 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 | +46% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.6% |
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Saturated Fat
~2.76g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +428.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1241% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 472kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 62.53g | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 19.4mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 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 | 0.23g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 6.47g |
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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
24%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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 ($)