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General tso's chicken vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between General tso's chicken and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats?

  • General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin K, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 199% higher.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have 38 times less Vitamin K than General tso's chicken. General tso's chicken has 38.2µg of Vitamin K, while Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have 1µg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal types in this comparison.

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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 more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +294.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Selenium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +294.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Selenium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +132.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3720%
Contains more Vitamin A +1673.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1094.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +485.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.8%
Contains more Folate +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2172.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 25% 6% 6% 7% 28% 54% 38% 47% 9% 28% 96%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 8% 99% 67% 313% 326% 314% 0% 384% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3720%
Contains more Vitamin A +1673.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1094.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +485.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.8%
Contains more Folate +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2172.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Water +1190%
Contains more Carbs +256.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Water +1190%
Contains more Carbs +256.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3650.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3650.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%

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 Rice Krispie Treats
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 85.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 12.9g 4.3g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 4.19g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 85.59g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Calories 295kcal 395kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 11.6g 29.6g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 0.4g General tso's chicken
Calcium 12mg 10mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.16mg 6mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Phosphorus 127mg 62mg General tso's chicken
Potassium 201mg 51mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 435mg 567mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 0.69mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.046mg 0.107mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Manganese 0.075mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 14.4µg 5.7µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 1667IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 500µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.36mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 133IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.3µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin C 1.6mg 20mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.25mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.41mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 16.7mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.66mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Folate 11µg 333µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 5µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1µg General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Cholesterol 53mg 1mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Trans Fat 0.09g 1.6g General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.89g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 1.2g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 0.2g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 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 Rice Krispie Treats
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
General tso's chicken
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.