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General tso's chicken vs. Kellogg's Apple Jacks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between General tso's chicken and Kellogg's Apple Jacks

  • General tso's chicken contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Zinc than Kellogg's Apple Jacks.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 216% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS.

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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 21% 3.6% 9.9% 604% 33% 147% 30% 61% 65% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +1287.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +565.3%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Sodium ~466mg

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 180% 107% 2.4% 108% 335% 351% 336% 21% 413% 675% 1% 268% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9450%
Contains more CholineCholine +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4863%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +786.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2354.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3145.5%

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% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.9%
Contains more FatsFats +381.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1706%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +267.7%

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
56% 18% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +546.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.2%

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 Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Kellogg's Apple Jacks Opinion
Calories 295kcal 375kcal Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Protein 12.9g 5.1g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 3.4g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 54mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Net carbs 23.09g 78.9g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Carbs 23.99g 88.2g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin D 6IU 143IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Potassium 201mg 112mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 16.1mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Sugar 11.6g 43.7g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 9.3g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Copper 0.046mg 0.098mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Zinc 1.3mg 5.4mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 127mg 70mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 466mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 1786IU Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin A 11µg 527µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.12mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.6µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Manganese 0.075mg 0.499mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Selenium 14.4µg 5.6µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.34mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.52mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 17.9mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.345mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.79mg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 5.4µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.4µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 357µg Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Trans Fat 0.09g 0g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Choline 41.5mg 7.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 1.9g Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.6g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 0.9g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.06mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.18mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.192mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.468mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.132mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.084mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.252mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.264mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.144mg 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 0g 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 Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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
215%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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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