Granola vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between granola and general tso's chicken?
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and iron in granola is higher than in general tso's chicken.
- Granola's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 491% more.
- General tso's chicken contains 74 times less folate than granola. Granola contains 816µg of folate, while general tso's chicken contains 11µg.
We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +277.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1204.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +492.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4072.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2714.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +637.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1919.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2838.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
5.7 g
Carbs:
80.9 g
Water:
3.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1190% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.6 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 | -49.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.8% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.22µg | 491% |
| Vitamin B6 | 4.08mg | 0.202mg | 298% |
| Folate | 816µg | 11µg | 201% |
| Copper | 0.6mg | 0.046mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.76mg | 0.027mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.87mg | 0.118mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 7.7mg | 1.3mg | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 459µg | 11µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.2mg | 2.853mg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6g | 7.501g | 39% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 1.16mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 38.2µg | 31% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0.9g | 24% |
| Carbs | 80.9g | 23.99g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Fats | 5.7g | 16.36g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 228mg | 127mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 6IU | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 2.1µg | 0.2µg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 12.9g | 8% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 435mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2.43mg | 1.21mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39g | 2.76g | 6% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 295kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 17.3µg | 14.4µg | 5% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 1.6mg | 5% |
| Choline | 22.6mg | 41.5mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.5g | 3.879g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 73.9g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Potassium | 215mg | 201mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 28.3g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.09g | 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 | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
300%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)