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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1905%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194%
Contains more IronIron +4264.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +427.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2160.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1285.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 72% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
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 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +154%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +883.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6054.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +4362.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +655.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +965.9%
Contains more OtherOther +75.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1357.7%
~equal in Fats ~6.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.432 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.352g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.173g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +2167.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +129.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +500%
~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.
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
Calories 376kcal 129kcal General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.09g 9.76g General Mills Cheerios
Fats 6.73g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 21.6mg 7.1mg General Mills Cheerios
Net carbs 63.83g 5.37g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 73.23g 6.87g General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU 0IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 114mg 24mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 401mg 20mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 641mg 218mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 33.17mg 0.76mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 4.36g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 9.4g 1.5g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.385mg 0.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 16.73mg 0.74mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 57.37g 2.53g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 481mg 94mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 497mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 3299IU 1299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 990µg 65µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 3.4µg 0µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 3.547mg 0.256mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 24.9µg 8.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 6.77µg 0.11µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 714µg 16µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.02g 0.034g General Mills Cheerios
Choline 26.2mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.5g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 2.173g General Mills Cheerios
Polyunsaturated fat 2.432g 3.02g 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
Fructose 0.09g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cheerios Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
242%
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.