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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 B12, 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.
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 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
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.
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 72% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
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 +3409.6%
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
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
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%
~equal in Protein ~12.09g

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
24% 38% 39%
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
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
93% 7%
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%
~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 General Mills Cheerios
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Calories 295kcal 376kcal General Mills Cheerios
Protein 12.9g 12.09g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 6.73g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 21.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Net carbs 23.09g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 23.99g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 6IU 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 18mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 12mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 201mg 641mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 1.16mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 11.6g 4.36g General Mills Cheerios
Fiber 0.9g 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.046mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 1.3mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 11.83g 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 127mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 435mg 497mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 11µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.65mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0.075mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 14.4µg 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.1mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.8µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.02g General Mills Cheerios
Choline 41.5mg 26.2mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 1.5g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 2.376g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 2.432g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.167mg General Mills Cheerios
Threonine 0.552mg 0.418mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.429mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.91mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.366mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.178mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.628mg General Mills Cheerios
Valine 0.607mg 0.586mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.261mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 0.09g 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 0.068g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 2.344g 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 General Mills Cheerios
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
242%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios 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
  2. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/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.