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General tso's chicken vs. Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are general tso's chicken and kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal different?

  • General tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K; however, kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal is 224% higher.
  • General tso's chicken contains 14 times more vitamin K than kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal. While general tso's chicken contains 38.2µg of vitamin K, kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal contains only 2.8µg.

Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S HONEY SMACKS are the varieties used in this article.

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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 42% 4.2% 16% 56% 65% 46% 91% 19% 247% 159%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +29.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2426.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.1%
~equal in Potassium ~183mg

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% 3.7% 24% 3% 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 73% 185% 8.2% 56% 348% 362% 347% 0% 427% 700% 7% 278% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1264.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +166%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4954.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5048.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +548.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3263.6%

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
6% 2% 89% 3%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 88.5 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +643.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1456.9%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.9%

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
36% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +869.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1400.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.9%

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 Honey Smacks Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 5.6µg 224%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.85mg 127%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.39mg 114%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.57mg 112%
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 18.5mg 98%
Folate 11µg 370µg 90%
Manganese 0.075mg 1.895mg 79%
Vitamin A 11µg 556µg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 0.5g 47%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 2.8µg 30%
Selenium 14.4µg 29.1µg 27%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 22mg 23%
Carbs 23.99g 88.5g 22%
Fats 16.36g 2.2g 22%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin D 6IU 148IU 18%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.7µg 18%
Copper 0.046mg 0.195mg 17%
Fiber 0.9g 5g 16%
Protein 12.9g 5.7g 14%
Sodium 435mg 142mg 13%
Phosphorus 127mg 213mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.76g 0.5g 10%
Magnesium 18mg 59mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.879g 0.4g 9%
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.41mg 5%
Starch 11.83g 5%
Choline 41.5mg 15.6mg 5%
Calories 295kcal 380kcal 4%
Zinc 1.3mg 1.7mg 4%
Iron 1.16mg 1.5mg 4%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Potassium 201mg 183mg 1%
Net carbs 23.09g 83.5g N/A
Calcium 12mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 11.6g 56.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.09g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.552mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.026mg 0%
Lysine 1.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.333mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
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
215%
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
75%
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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.