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General tso's chicken vs. Cookie Crisp Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between General tso's chicken and Cookie Crisp Cereal

  • Cookie Crisp Cereal is higher than General tso's chicken in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Cookie Crisp Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 233% more than General tso's chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COOKIE CRISP.

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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 22% 116% 20% 649% 71% 393% 66% 60% 46% 40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +1391.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +363%
Contains more ZincZinc +1007.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.7%
~equal in Sodium ~457mg

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 77% 115% 11% 114% 350% 369% 360% 25% 444% 725% 3.8% 289% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2446.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1343.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1945.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5085.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +852%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2536.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3400%

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
5% 4% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 84.5 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.1%
Contains more FatsFats +271.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1863%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.2%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

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
21% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +177.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71%

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 Cookie Crisp Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Cookie Crisp Cereal Opinion
Calories 295kcal 380kcal Cookie Crisp Cereal
Protein 12.9g 5.2g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 4.4g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 23.1mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Net carbs 23.09g 79.4g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Carbs 23.99g 84.5g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 6IU 154IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Calcium 12mg 385mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Potassium 201mg 231mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Iron 1.16mg 17.3mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Sugar 11.6g 34.8g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 5.1g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.046mg 0.213mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Zinc 1.3mg 14.4mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 154mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Sodium 435mg 457mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 1923IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 11µg 546µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.57mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.8µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Manganese 0.075mg 0.353mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Selenium 14.4µg 7.3µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.4mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.6mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 19.2mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.41mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.923mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 5.8µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.5µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 385µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Choline 41.5mg 12.8mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.8g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 1.4g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.7g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 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 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 Cookie Crisp Cereal
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
28%
General tso's chicken
222%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
148%
Cookie Crisp Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.

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