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General tso's chicken vs. General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between General tso's chicken and General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Folate, and Manganese in General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is higher than in General tso's chicken.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 268% more than General tso's chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH.

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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 39% 133% 18% 768% 64% 494% 85% 74% 202% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more IronIron +1665.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1293.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1960%
~equal in Potassium ~201mg

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 65% 184% 43% 159% 617% 477% 460% 28% 623% 831% 24% 276% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +306.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3161.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9037%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1651.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +759.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2922.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3245.5%

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% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.7%
Contains more FatsFats +59.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1293.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.1%
Contains more OtherOther +91.9%

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
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.11 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.8%

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
54% 31% 2% 13%
Starch: 35.2 g
Sucrose: 20.52 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 8.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +197.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +96.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +156.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1507.8%
~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 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Opinion
Calories 295kcal 410kcal General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Protein 12.9g 5.45g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 10.25g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 19.4mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Net carbs 23.09g 71.19g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Carbs 23.99g 77.99g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 6IU 210IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 18mg 54mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Calcium 12mg 444mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Potassium 201mg 201mg
Iron 1.16mg 20.48mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sugar 11.6g 30.3g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 6.8g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Copper 0.046mg 0.192mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Zinc 1.3mg 18.12mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 11.83g 35.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Phosphorus 127mg 199mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sodium 435mg 567mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 3066IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 11µg 918µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 1.21mg 2.14mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 0.2µg 5.3µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 0.075mg 1.545mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 14.4µg 4.7µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 2.467mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 2.067mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 24.533mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.465mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 2.7mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 6.65µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 38.2µg 9.4µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 368µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.017g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Choline 41.5mg 13.1mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.975g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 4.92g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 2.11g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.074mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.181mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.191mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.372mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.085mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.085mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.245mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.255mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.127mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 8.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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 0.165g 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 0.008g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.003g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 1.918g 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 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
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
292%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.