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General tso's chicken vs. Raisin Bran Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between General tso's chicken and Raisin Bran Cereal

  • General tso's chicken has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 176% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal.

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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.
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken
2
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8
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +1214.7%
Contains more Magnesium +655.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.9%
Contains more Potassium +171.6%
Contains more Zinc +389.2%
Contains more Copper +1004.3%
Contains more Selenium +168.1%
Equal in Sodium - 466
General tso's chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 572% 98% 146% 49% 61% 174% 170% 0% 211%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +1214.7%
Contains more Magnesium +655.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.9%
Contains more Potassium +171.6%
Contains more Zinc +389.2%
Contains more Copper +1004.3%
Contains more Selenium +168.1%
Equal in Sodium - 466

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.
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken
4
:
8
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +572.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +801.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.8%
Contains more Folate +2981.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1050%
General tso's chicken
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%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 4% 75% 0% 158% 167% 159% 0% 197% 255% 317% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +572.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +801.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.8%
Contains more Folate +2981.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken
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2
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Fats +774.9%
Contains more Water +502%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Other +64.4%
General tso's chicken
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Raisin Bran Cereal
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Fats +774.9%
Contains more Water +502%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Other +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken
2
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1
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
General tso's chicken
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
Raisin Bran Cereal
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.908 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%

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 Raisin Bran 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 Raisin Bran Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 70.17g Raisin Bran Cereal
Protein 12.9g 7.63g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 1.87g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 80.37g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calories 295kcal 342kcal Raisin Bran Cereal
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 33.04g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 10.2g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 12mg 33mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Iron 1.16mg 15.25mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Magnesium 18mg 136mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Phosphorus 127mg 339mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 201mg 546mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 435mg 466mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 6.36mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Copper 0.046mg 0.508mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Manganese 0.075mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 14.4µg 38.6µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 94IU 847IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 253µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.18mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 102IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2.5µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.63mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.72mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 8.47mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.85mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Folate 11µg 339µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.53µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.3µg 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 Raisin Bran Cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0g Raisin Bran Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.424g Raisin Bran 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 0.357g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 0.908g 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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General tso's chicken Raisin Bran 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
115%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran 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 - 21.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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
  2. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.