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.
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Calcium
+783.3%
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Iron
+31%
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Magnesium
+366.7%
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Phosphorus
+77.2%
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Sodium
-24.6%
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Copper
+110.9%
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Manganese
+417.3%
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Potassium
+10.4%
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Selenium
+227.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.3
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Calcium
+783.3%
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Iron
+31%
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Magnesium
+366.7%
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Phosphorus
+77.2%
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Sodium
-24.6%
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Copper
+110.9%
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Manganese
+417.3%
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Potassium
+10.4%
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Selenium
+227.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.3
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.
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Vitamin E
+191.7%
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Vitamin B1
+418.5%
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Vitamin B12
+63.6%
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Vitamin A
+2250%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+68.6%
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Vitamin B3
+240.5%
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Vitamin B5
+107.7%
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Vitamin B6
+12.8%
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Vitamin K
+82.8%
Equal in Folate - 11
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Vitamin E
+191.7%
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Vitamin B1
+418.5%
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Vitamin B12
+63.6%
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Vitamin A
+2250%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+68.6%
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Vitamin B3
+240.5%
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Vitamin B5
+107.7%
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Vitamin B6
+12.8%
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Vitamin K
+82.8%
Equal in Folate - 11
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+26.4%
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Carbs
+182.5%
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Other
+12.5%
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Protein
+81.7%
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Water
+1610.2%
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
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1.8 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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Fats
+26.4%
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Carbs
+182.5%
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Other
+12.5%
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Protein
+81.7%
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Water
+1610.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.76
Saturated Fat:
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.769 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.76
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+428.6%
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Sucrose
+1241%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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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
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Starch
+428.6%
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Sucrose
+1241%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 472kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 62.53g | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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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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| Folate | 12µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 38.2µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 7.501g |
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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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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 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
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Comparison summary
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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 ($)