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General tso's chicken vs. Kix Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between General tso's chicken and Kix Cereal?

  • Kix Cereal has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Calcium than General tso's chicken.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 386% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX 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.
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 36% 171% 20% 1200% 47% 475% 81% 78% 147% 46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more IronIron +2658.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1406.7%

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 85% 185% 6% 99% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19000%
Contains more CholineCholine +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3174.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1038.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2490.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +7054.5%

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
8% 3% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 7.69 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 2.79 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.8%
Contains more FatsFats +372.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1518.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.2%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%

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
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +291.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +487.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.1%

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
86% 13%
Starch: 58.47 g
Sucrose: 8.93 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +363.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +394.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.57g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Kix Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Kix Cereal Opinion
Calories 295kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 12.9g 7.69g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 3.46g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 23.09g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Carbs 23.99g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 6IU 133IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 12mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 201mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Iron 1.16mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 11.6g 9.76g Kix Cereal
Fiber 0.9g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.046mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 1.3mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Starch 11.83g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 127mg 189mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 435mg 596mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 94IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 11µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.3mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.075mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 14.4µg 8.5µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.522mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 11µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Choline 41.5mg 15.3mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 3.879g 0.99g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.277g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.062mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.552mg 0.279mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.258mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 1.026mg 0.971mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 1.089mg 0.176mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.332mg 0.134mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.563mg 0.413mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.607mg 0.331mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.333mg 0.186mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g 0.11g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.04g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 1.21g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
General tso's chicken Kix Cereal
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
281%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
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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