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

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Significant differences between General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Kung Pao chicken

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium in General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 229% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 44 times less Vitamin B1 than General Mills Cocoa Puffs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs have 1.4mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS 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 +1750%
Contains more Iron +2097.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +1778.4%
Contains more Copper +102.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 111% 627% 43% 96% 24% 74% 380% 50% 49% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +2097.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +1778.4%
Contains more Copper +102.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +662.1%
Contains more Folate +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4990.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 112% 14% 111% 74% 350% 370% 347% 24% 428% 278% 700% 6%
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 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +662.1%
Contains more Folate +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4990.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1118.3%
Contains more Other +129.8%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Water +4054.4%
6% 5% 84% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 3.7 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 Carbs +1118.3%
Contains more Other +129.8%
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Water +4054.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%

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 Cocoa Puffs Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cocoa Puffs Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 78g 5.37g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 5.6g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 5.2g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 83.7g 6.87g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calories 383kcal 129kcal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 37.2g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 5.7g 1.5g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 370mg 20mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 16.7mg 0.76mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 59mg 24mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Phosphorus 222mg 94mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 272mg 218mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 564mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 13.9mg 0.74mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.148mg 0.073mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Manganese 0.369mg 0.256mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Selenium 6.5µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1852IU 1299IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A RAE 527µg 65µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 0.7mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 148IU 0IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 3.7µg 0µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin C 22.2mg 7.1mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.032mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.055mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 18.5mg 2.757mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 1.852mg 0.243mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Folate 370µg 16µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 5.6µg 0.11µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 2.1µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Saturated Fat 1g 1.352g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
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 1.7g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cocoa Puffs 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
234%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs 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. 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.