Tortilla chips vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between tortilla chips and general tso's chicken
- Tortilla chips are richer in fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, carbs, phosphorus, and manganese, yet general tso's chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin K, and protein.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for 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.
Infographic
Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.23g | 0.84g | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 7.501g | 22% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 11.83g | 21% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.695g | 6.47g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 0.9g | 18% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 14.4µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 23.99g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 1.21mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 127mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.075mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 38.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 2.853mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 12.9g | 12% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 295kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.027mg | 9% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 16.36g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.617mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.22µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 435mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 41.5mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 3.879g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 6 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 201mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 665kcal | 229kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.8 | 4.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 2.76g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 0.011g | N/A |
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 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% |
~equal in
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 | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
