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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Chinese lemon chicken different?

  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Folate, and Manganese than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is 272% higher.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 306 times more Vitamin A than Chinese lemon chicken. While General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 918µg of Vitamin A, Chinese lemon chicken contains only 3µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 133% 18% 768% 64% 494% 85% 74% 202% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1010%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more IronIron +1578.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +380%
Contains more ZincZinc +3452.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1636%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.6%

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 65% 184% 43% 159% 617% 477% 460% 28% 623% 831% 24% 276% 7.1%
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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +743.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27772.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2852.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +549.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5945.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3988.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +159.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 g
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.4%
Contains more OtherOther +139.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.8%
Contains more FatsFats +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1526.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.11 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 31% 2% 13%
Starch: 35.2 g
Sucrose: 20.52 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 8.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +242.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +306.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +439.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.58g
~equal in 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.
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chinese lemon chicken
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 410kcal 252kcal General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Protein 5.45g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 10.25g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 19.4mg 2.3mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Net carbs 71.19g 19.61g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Carbs 77.99g 20.61g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 210IU 5IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 54mg 16mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Calcium 444mg 40mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Potassium 201mg 161mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Iron 20.48mg 1.22mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sugar 30.3g 8.18g Chinese lemon chicken
Fiber 6.8g 1g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Copper 0.192mg 0.04mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Zinc 18.12mg 0.51mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 35.2g 10.27g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Phosphorus 199mg 136mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sodium 567mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 3066IU 11IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 918µg 3µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 2.14mg 1.28mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 5.3µg 0.1µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 1.545mg 0.089mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 4.7µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 0.053mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 0.07mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 3.776mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 0.25mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 0.11µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 9.4µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 368µg 9µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.068g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Choline 13.1mg 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 0.975g 2.033g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monounsaturated Fat 4.92g 2.749g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.181mg 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.191mg 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.372mg 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.085mg 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.085mg 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.255mg 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.127mg 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 8.2g 1.52g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.006g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chinese lemon 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
292%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.058g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.