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

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How are General tso's chicken and Lucky Charms Cereal different?

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than General tso's chicken in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 274% more than General tso's chicken.

Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types were 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.
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Calcium +3516.7%
Contains more Iron +1819.8%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +1332.3%
Contains more Copper +363%
Contains more Manganese +2797.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.6
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 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Calcium +3516.7%
Contains more Iron +1819.8%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +1332.3%
Contains more Copper +363%
Contains more Manganese +2797.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.6

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 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2903.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1850%
Contains more Vitamin C +1562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1390.1%
Contains more Folate +6636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2990.9%
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 170% 10% 117% 89% 435% 398% 475% 27% 695% 556% 851% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2628.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2903.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1850%
Contains more Vitamin C +1562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1390.1%
Contains more Folate +6636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2990.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +225.9%
Contains more Water +988%
Contains more Carbs +237.2%
Contains more Other +41.9%
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% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +225.9%
Contains more Water +988%
Contains more Carbs +237.2%
Contains more Other +41.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +214.2%
Contains more Sucrose +176.3%
Contains more Glucose +658.1%
Contains more Fructose +56.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
51% 39% 6% 2%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 28.9 g
Glucose: 4.7 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +214.2%
Contains more Sucrose +176.3%
Contains more Glucose +658.1%
Contains more Fructose +56.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Lucky Charms Cereal
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 ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General tso's chicken Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 23.09g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 12.9g 7.67g General tso's chicken
Fats 16.36g 5.02g General tso's chicken
Carbs 23.99g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 295kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 11.83g 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.51g 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 11.6g 36.13g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.9g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 12mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 1.16mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 18mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 127mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 201mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 435mg 648mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.046mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.075mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 14.4µg 14.6µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 94IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 1.21mg 0.45mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 0.2µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 1.6mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.617mg 0.439mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 11µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 38.2µg 1.4µg 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 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.09g 0.013g Lucky Charms Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.76g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
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 1.586g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.501g 1.542g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g 1.486g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g 0.044g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g 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 Lucky Charms Cereal
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
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
General tso's chicken
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms 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 - 24.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.