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Tortilla vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and General tso's chicken

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, while General tso's chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% higher.
  • General tso's chicken contains 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while General tso's chicken contains 0.027mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tortilla is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (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.
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +228.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +257.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 435
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +228.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +257.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +9450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +9450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +108.2%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +1622.1%
Contains more Water +13%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +108.2%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Fats +1622.1%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1996.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1818.4%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1996.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1818.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +263.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4654.5%
Contains more Glucose +313.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 45% 3% 2%
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 Starch +263.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4654.5%
Contains more Glucose +313.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla General tso's chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla General tso's chicken Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 23.09g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 0.95g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Carbs 49.94g 23.99g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 295kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 43.02g 11.83g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 2.75g 11.6g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 0.9g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 12mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.16mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 127mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 482mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 0.32mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.102mg 0.046mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.075mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 14.4µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 94IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A RAE 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.027mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.118mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.853mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.202mg General tso's chicken
Folate 98µg 11µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.22µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 0.4µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.182mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.53mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.157mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.122mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.326mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.165mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.09g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.76g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla General tso's chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Tortilla
29%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.464g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.