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General tso's chicken vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are General tso's chicken and Bran cereal different?

  • Bran cereal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper than General tso's chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 908% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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.
Contains more Selenium +53.2%
Contains more Calcium +3141.7%
Contains more Iron +1417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.5%
Contains more Potassium +407.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +853.8%
Contains more Copper +2160.9%
Contains more Manganese +9780%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains more Selenium +53.2%
Contains more Calcium +3141.7%
Contains more Iron +1417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1911.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.5%
Contains more Potassium +407.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +853.8%
Contains more Copper +2160.9%
Contains more Manganese +9780%

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 K +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1758.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +2050%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5840.6%
Contains more Folate +11809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8445.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Contains more Vitamin K +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1758.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +2050%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5840.6%
Contains more Folate +11809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8445.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +233.9%
Contains more Water +2029.7%
Contains more Carbs +209.5%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Protein - 13.14
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Fats +233.9%
Contains more Water +2029.7%
Contains more Carbs +209.5%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Protein - 13.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +41.7%
Contains more Starch +84.3%
Contains more Sucrose +26.2%
Contains more Glucose +72.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +41.7%
Contains more Starch +84.3%
Contains more Sucrose +26.2%
Contains more Glucose +72.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 44.94g Bran cereal
Protein 12.9g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 16.36g 4.9g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 74.24g Bran cereal
Calories 295kcal 259kcal General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.51g 0.36g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 15.69g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 12mg 389mg Bran cereal
Iron 1.16mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 18mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 127mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 201mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 435mg 258mg Bran cereal
Zinc 1.3mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Copper 0.046mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.075mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 14.4µg 9.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.21mg 1.19mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0.2µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 1.6mg 20mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 11µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 38.2µg 5.2µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.552mg 0.38mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.35mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.7mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.35mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.17mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.48mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.52mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.28mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 2.76g 1.1g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.89g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 2g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Bran cereal
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
29%
General tso's chicken
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal 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 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.