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Kellogg's Special K vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kellogg's Special K and General tso's chicken

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than General tso's chicken in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Selenium.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 799% more than General tso's chicken.
  • Kellogg's Special K contains 117 times more Folate than General tso's chicken. While Kellogg's Special K contains 1290µg of Folate, General tso's chicken contains only 11µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K 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 Calcium +91.7%
Contains more Iron +2313.8%
Contains more Copper +289.1%
Contains more Selenium +281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.6%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 44% 13% 55% 18% 57% 36% 16% 10% 79%
Contains more Calcium +91.7%
Contains more Iron +2313.8%
Contains more Copper +289.1%
Contains more Selenium +281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.6%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%

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 E +1164.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1518.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +692.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3088.1%
Contains more Folate +11627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8718.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +38100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
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 E +1164.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1550%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1518.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +692.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3088.1%
Contains more Folate +11627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8718.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +38100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +151.3%
Contains more Fats +814%
Contains more Water +1405%
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 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 Protein +37.9%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +151.3%
Contains more Fats +814%
Contains more Water +1405%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.3%
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.501 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.3%

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 Special K 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 Special K General tso's chicken Opinion
Net carbs 72g 23.09g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 17.79g 12.9g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 1.79g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Carbs 73.4g 23.99g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 377kcal 295kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Sugar 12.69g 11.6g General tso's chicken
Fiber 1.4g 0.9g Kellogg's Special K
Calcium 23mg 12mg Kellogg's Special K
Iron 28mg 1.16mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 12mg 18mg General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 48mg 127mg General tso's chicken
Potassium 53mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Sodium 667mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Zinc 0.69mg 1.3mg General tso's chicken
Copper 0.179mg 0.046mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.075mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 54.9µg 14.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 1667IU 94IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 11µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 15.3mg 1.21mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU 6IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.2µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 1.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 1.69mg 0.027mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 1.91mg 0.118mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 22.6mg 2.853mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 6.44mg 0.202mg Kellogg's Special K
Folate 1290µg 11µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 19.4µg 0.22µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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 0mg 53mg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0g 0.09g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.76g Kellogg's Special K
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 0.3g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Special K 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
575%
Kellogg's Special K
29%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
Kellogg's Special K
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
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 ($)
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.