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General tso's chicken vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between General tso's chicken and Cream of Wheat

  • General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily Iron needs 48% more than General tso's chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +905%
Contains more ZincZinc +664.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +327.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.043mg

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 0% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +652.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +722.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more FolateFolate +463.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.093mg

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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +601.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6716.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.4%
Contains more OtherOther +263.6%
Contains more WaterWater +86.9%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5497.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14842.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Cream of Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 295kcal 62kcal General tso's chicken
Protein 12.9g 1.84g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 0.24g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 23.09g 12.48g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 13.08g General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 18mg 6mg General tso's chicken
Calcium 12mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 201mg 20mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 11.6g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.9g 0.6g General tso's chicken
Copper 0.046mg 0.043mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 0.17mg General tso's chicken
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 18mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 94IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.02mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 0.075mg 0mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 14.4µg 3.5µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.082mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.1µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.09g Cream of Wheat
Choline 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.033g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 0.134g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.025mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.058mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.08mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.139mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.047mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.034mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.099mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.089mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.042mg 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 Cream of Wheat
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
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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
  2. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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