General tso's chicken vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between general tso's chicken and general Mills Cheerios
- General tso's chicken contains less iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than general Mills Cheerios.
- General Mills Cheerios' daily need coverage for iron is 400% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3241.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2759.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +737% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1186.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4629.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2022.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4814.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +634.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1083.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2977.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6390.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
12.09 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
73.23 g
Water:
5.13 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +780.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.3% |
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Protein
~12.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.432 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
57.37 g
Sucrose:
4.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +145% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +466.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +385% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 33.17mg | 400% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 6.77µg | 273% |
| Folate | 11µg | 714µg | 176% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 2.39mg | 168% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 3.547mg | 151% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 16.73mg | 140% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.853mg | 20.967mg | 113% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 990µg | 109% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 1.327mg | 108% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 481mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 401mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.385mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.501g | 2.432g | 34% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 9.4g | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 1.8µg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 114mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 21.6mg | 22% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 57.37g | 19% |
| Selenium | 14.4µg | 24.9µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 136IU | 16% |
| Carbs | 23.99g | 73.23g | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 3.4µg | 16% |
| Fats | 16.36g | 6.73g | 15% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 641mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 1.073mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.879g | 2.376g | 4% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 376kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.21mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Choline | 41.5mg | 26.2mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 497mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 12.09g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.09g | 63.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 4.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0.628mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | 0.068g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | 2.344g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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296%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)