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General tso's chicken vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are General tso's chicken and Cap'n Crunch Cereal different?

  • General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, while Cap'n Crunch Cereal is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal covers your daily need of Folate 386% more than General tso's chicken.

Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Selenium +121.5%
Contains more Iron +1574.1%
Contains more Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +1143.1%
Contains more Copper +141.3%
Contains more Manganese +896%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 186
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 729% 40% 72% 17% 99% 441% 37% 98% 36%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Selenium +121.5%
Contains more Iron +1574.1%
Contains more Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +1143.1%
Contains more Copper +141.3%
Contains more Manganese +896%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 186

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 E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +958.4%
Contains more Folate +14036.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 13% 0% 0% 404% 421% 403% 9% 494% 1167% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +958.4%
Contains more Folate +14036.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.8%
Contains more Fats +219.5%
Contains more Water +1706%
Contains more Carbs +256.4%
Contains more Other +55%
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 5% 86% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.39 g
Fats: 5.12 g
Carbs: 85.51 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more Protein +193.8%
Contains more Fats +219.5%
Contains more Water +1706%
Contains more Carbs +256.4%
Contains more Other +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +507%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.1%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +507%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 12.9g 4.39g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 5.12g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calories 295kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 44.32g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 2.5g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 12mg 11mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 18mg 55mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Phosphorus 127mg 167mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Potassium 201mg 186mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 754mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.046mg 0.111mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Manganese 0.075mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 14.4µg 6.5µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 148IU Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 7µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.62mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.145mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Folate 11µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.6µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.02g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.76g 3.346g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.639g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 0.747g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 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
General tso's chicken Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
General tso's chicken
243%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/nutrients
  2. Cap'n Crunch Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171642/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.