Bran cereal vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bran cereal and general tso's chicken different?
- Bran cereal has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and copper than general tso's chicken.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for bran cereal is 908% higher.
- Bran cereal contains 119 times more folate than general tso's chicken. While bran cereal contains 1310µg of folate, general tso's chicken contains only 11µg.
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken are the varieties 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1911.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3141.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +407.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1417.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2160.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +853.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +805.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9780% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4645.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2196.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5840.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8445.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11809.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +634.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +209.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2029.7% |
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Protein
~12.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +335.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
21.8 g
Sucrose:
13.2 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
0.36 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.06 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 | +84.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +26.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +72.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +41.7% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 12mg | 0.202mg | 908% |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.8µg | 0.22µg | 774% |
| Folate | 1310µg | 11µg | 325% |
| Manganese | 7.41mg | 0.075mg | 319% |
| Iron | 17.6mg | 1.16mg | 206% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.71mg | 0.118mg | 199% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.27mg | 0.027mg | 187% |
| Phosphorus | 1150mg | 127mg | 146% |
| Fiber | 29.3g | 0.9g | 114% |
| Copper | 1.04mg | 0.046mg | 110% |
| Zinc | 12.4mg | 1.3mg | 101% |
| Magnesium | 362mg | 18mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.8mg | 2.853mg | 75% |
| Vitamin A | 522µg | 11µg | 57% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 12mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | 7.501g | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 38.2µg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1020mg | 201mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 170IU | 6IU | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 4.3µg | 0.2µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 1.6mg | 20% |
| Fats | 4.9g | 16.36g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 74.24g | 23.99g | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.4µg | 14.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg | 0.617mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1g | 2.76g | 8% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 435mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.89g | 3.879g | 7% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 11.83g | 4% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 295kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 49.4mg | 41.5mg | 1% |
| Protein | 13.14g | 12.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.94g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.69g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.38mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.7mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.35mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.28mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.36g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | N/A |
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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
616%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)