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General tso's chicken vs. Golden Grahams Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between General tso's chicken and Golden Grahams Cereal

  • General tso's chicken has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE than Golden Grahams Cereal.
  • Golden Grahams Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 191% more than General tso's chicken.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GOLDEN GRAHAMS.

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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 -43.7%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +2591.7%
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +830.8%
Contains more Copper +347.8%
Contains more Manganese +2364%
Equal in Phosphorus - 129
Equal in Potassium - 206
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 97% 544% 19% 56% 19% 101% 330% 69% 242% 31%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +2591.7%
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +830.8%
Contains more Copper +347.8%
Contains more Manganese +2364%
Equal in Phosphorus - 129
Equal in Potassium - 206

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 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1810%
Contains more Vitamin A +1616%
Contains more Vitamin D +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1086.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +698.5%
Contains more Folate +2836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2081.8%
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 97% 13% 96% 65% 300% 324% 302% 21% 373% 243% 600% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1810%
Contains more Vitamin A +1616%
Contains more Vitamin D +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1086.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +698.5%
Contains more Folate +2836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2081.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +143.4%
Contains more Fats +411.3%
Contains more Water +1952.3%
Contains more Carbs +254.7%
Contains more Other +162.5%
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 3% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 85.1 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +143.4%
Contains more Fats +411.3%
Contains more Water +1952.3%
Contains more Carbs +254.7%
Contains more Other +162.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +650.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
13% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +650.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

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 Golden Grahams Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Golden Grahams Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 79.5g Golden Grahams Cereal
Protein 12.9g 5.3g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 3.2g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 85.1g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calories 295kcal 374kcal Golden Grahams Cereal
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 35g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 5.6g Golden Grahams Cereal
Calcium 12mg 323mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Iron 1.16mg 14.5mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Phosphorus 127mg 129mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Potassium 201mg 206mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Sodium 435mg 772mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 12.1mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Copper 0.046mg 0.206mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Manganese 0.075mg 1.848mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Selenium 14.4µg 5.6µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 1613IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 472µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.64mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 129IU Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.2µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin C 1.6mg 19.4mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.2mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.4mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 16.1mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.338mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.613mg Golden Grahams Cereal
Folate 11µg 323µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 4.8µg Golden Grahams Cereal
Vitamin K 38.2µg 2µg 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 Golden Grahams Cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0g Golden Grahams Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.4g Golden Grahams Cereal
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 1.6g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 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 Golden Grahams Cereal
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
29%
General tso's chicken
203%
Golden Grahams Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
150%
Golden Grahams Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Golden Grahams Cereal
Golden Grahams Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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. 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.