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

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

  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats are richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, while General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 199% higher.
  • General tso's chicken has 46 times less Vitamin B1 than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats have 1.25mg of Vitamin B1, while General tso's chicken has 0.027mg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Cereal and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken 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 Iron +417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 225% 15% 27% 5% 74% 19% 36% 0% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Contains more Iron +417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
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%

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3720%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3720%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +256.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Water +1190%
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
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +256.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Water +1190%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats General tso's chicken
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 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats General tso's chicken Opinion
Net carbs 85.19g 23.09g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 4.3g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 4.19g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Carbs 85.59g 23.99g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Calories 395kcal 295kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 29.6g 11.6g General tso's chicken
Fiber 0.4g 0.9g General tso's chicken
Calcium 10mg 12mg General tso's chicken
Iron 6mg 1.16mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Phosphorus 62mg 127mg General tso's chicken
Potassium 51mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 567mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 0.69mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.107mg 0.046mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Manganese 0.075mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 5.7µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 1667IU 94IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 11µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 133IU 6IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.2µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin C 20mg 1.6mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.027mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B2 1.41mg 0.118mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 2.853mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 1.66mg 0.202mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Folate 333µg 11µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B12 5µg 0.22µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin K 1µg 38.2µg 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 1mg 53mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Trans Fat 1.6g 0.09g General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 0.89g 2.76g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.2g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.2g 7.501g 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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Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats General tso's chicken
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
207%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
29%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
33%
General tso's chicken

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.