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

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Important differences between Cocoa Krispies and General tso's chicken

  • General tso's chicken has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
  • Cocoa Krispies' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 191% more.
  • Cocoa Krispies have 110 times more Vitamin A than General tso's chicken. Cocoa Krispies have 1210µg of Vitamin A, while General tso's chicken has 11µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +958.3%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +621.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
~equal in Potassium ~201mg
~equal in Sodium ~435mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4189.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +792.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1061%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +697%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2081.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38100%
Contains more CholineCholine +377%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 CarbsCarbs +266.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.4%
Contains more FatsFats +505.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1506.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
20% 27% 53%
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 -23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1193%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7401%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +270.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Cocoa Krispies General tso's chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 389kcal 295kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 2.7g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 48mg 1.6mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 86.5g 23.09g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 23.99g Cocoa Krispies
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 6IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 12mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 14.5mg 1.16mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 11.6g General tso's chicken
Fiber 1.4g 0.9g Cocoa Krispies
Copper 0.332mg 0.046mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 1.3mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 11.83g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 127mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 424mg 435mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU 94IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 1210µg 11µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.2µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.075mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 14.4µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.027mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.118mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 2.853mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.202mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0.22µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 323µg 11µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0g 0.09g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.1g 2.76g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.16mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.34mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.13mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.09mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.24mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.09mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies General tso's chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.