Granola bars vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between granola bars and general tso's chicken
- Granola bars have more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and fiber; however, general tso's chicken is higher in vitamin K and vitamin B12.
- Granola bars cover your daily need for manganese, 74% more than general tso's chicken.
- Granola bars have 10 times more vitamin B1 than general tso's chicken. While granola bars have 0.264mg of vitamin B1, general tso's chicken has only 0.027mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +438.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +408.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +752.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2269.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +161.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1057.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.777mg | 0.075mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.046mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 7.501g | 30% |
| Iron | 2.95mg | 1.16mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 127mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 38.2µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.027mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 0.9g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 64.4g | 23.99g | 13% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 295kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.202mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 2.853mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 1.21mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 435mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10.1g | 12.9g | 6% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Fats | 19.8g | 16.36g | 5% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 201mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22mg | 41.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 0.617mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 14.4µg | 3% |
| Folate | 23µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.37g | 2.76g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.38g | 3.879g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.1g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.264mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.352mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.724mg | 1.026mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.4mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.508mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.216mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | 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 |
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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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.