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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1911.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.5%
Contains more IronIron +1417.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2160.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +853.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +805.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
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 67% 105% 24% 129% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1758.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5840.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +11809.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +19%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +233.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2029.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.5%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
~equal in Protein ~13.14g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FructoseFructose +41.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +84.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +26.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +72.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 tso's chicken Bran cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 295kcal 259kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 16.36g 4.9g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 20mg Bran cereal
Net carbs 23.09g 44.94g Bran cereal
Carbs 23.99g 74.24g Bran cereal
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 6IU 170IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 18mg 362mg Bran cereal
Calcium 12mg 389mg Bran cereal
Potassium 201mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Iron 1.16mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Sugar 11.6g 15.69g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 29.3g Bran cereal
Copper 0.046mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Zinc 1.3mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Starch 11.83g 21.8g Bran cereal
Phosphorus 127mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Sodium 435mg 258mg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 94IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 11µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.21mg 1.19mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.075mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 14.4µg 9.4µg General tso's chicken
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
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 38.2µg 5.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0g Bran cereal
Choline 41.5mg 49.4mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 2.76g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.89g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 2g 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
Fructose 0.51g 0.36g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 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

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 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
28%
General tso's chicken
615%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
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.