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General Mills Cheerios vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between General Mills Cheerios and Kung Pao chicken

  • Kung Pao chicken has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for Iron is 405% more.
  • General Mills Cheerios have 62 times more Vitamin B12 than Kung Pao chicken. General Mills Cheerios have 6.77µg of Vitamin B12, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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.
Contains more Calcium +1905%
Contains more Iron +4264.5%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.7%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains more Zinc +2160.8%
Contains more Copper +427.4%
Contains more Manganese +1285.5%
Contains more Selenium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 121% 1244% 82% 207% 57% 65% 457% 129% 463% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1905%
Contains more Iron +4264.5%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.7%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains more Zinc +2160.8%
Contains more Copper +427.4%
Contains more Manganese +1285.5%
Contains more Selenium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%

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 A +154%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +883.5%
Contains more Folate +4362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6054.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 14% 102% 73% 332% 24% 394% 65% 552% 536% 847% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +154%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +883.5%
Contains more Folate +4362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6054.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Carbs +965.9%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Water +1357.7%
Equal in Fats - 6.98
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.09 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 73.23 g
Water: 5.13 g
Other: 2.82 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Carbs +965.9%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Water +1357.7%
Equal in Fats - 6.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.352
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.173
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.432 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.352
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.173

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +2167.6%
Contains more Sucrose +129.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +500%
93% 7%
Starch: 57.37 g
Sucrose: 4.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2167.6%
Contains more Sucrose +129.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +500%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
General Mills Cheerios Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cheerios Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 63.83g 5.37g General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 9.76g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 73.23g 6.87g General Mills Cheerios
Calories 376kcal 129kcal General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 2.53g General Mills Cheerios
Fructose 0.09g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 4.36g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 9.4g 1.5g General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 20mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 0.76mg General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 24mg General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 94mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 218mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 16.73mg 0.74mg General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.256mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 8.1µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 3299IU 1299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 990µg 65µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin C 21.6mg 7.1mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 1.327mg 0.032mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.055mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B3 20.967mg 2.757mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 1.073mg 0.5mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 2.39mg 0.243mg General Mills Cheerios
Folate 714µg 16µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.11µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.118mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.418mg 0.407mg General Mills Cheerios
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.91mg 0.775mg General Mills Cheerios
Lysine 0.366mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.178mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0.402mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.586mg 0.47mg General Mills Cheerios
Histidine 0.261mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.034g General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 1.5g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 2.173g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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General Mills Cheerios Kung Pao chicken
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
261%
General Mills Cheerios
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
296%
General Mills Cheerios
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
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 Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.