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 CalciumCalcium | +91.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2313.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +281.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +279.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.8% |
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 | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1673.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1164.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1518.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +692.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3088.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8718.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +277.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.79 g
Fats:
1.79 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
4.02 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +814% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1405% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | -85.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1193% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 377kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 17.79g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 1.79g | 16.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 72g | 23.09g |
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| Carbs | 73.4g | 23.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 134IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 53mg | 201mg |
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| Iron | 28mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 12.69g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 11.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 48mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 435mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A | 500µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.3mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 54.9µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.69mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.91mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.6mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.44mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19.4µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 1290µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.09g |
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| Choline | 11mg | 41.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 7.501g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.333mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g |
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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
531%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
156%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.