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Kix Cereal vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kix Cereal and General tso's chicken?

  • Kix Cereal has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Calcium than General tso's chicken.
  • Kix Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 386% higher.
  • General tso's chicken has 80 times less Vitamin A than Kix Cereal. Kix Cereal has 879µg of Vitamin A, while General tso's chicken has 11µg.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 171% 20% 1200% 47% 475% 81% 78% 147% 46%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4650%
Contains more IronIron +2658.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1406.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.4%
~equal in Potassium ~201mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 85% 185% 6% 99% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3174.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1038.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2490.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +7054.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19000%
Contains more CholineCholine +171.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 3% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 7.69 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 2.79 g
Other: 3.24 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 CarbsCarbs +245.2%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.8%
Contains more FatsFats +372.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1518.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
20% 27% 53%
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 -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +291.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +487.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 13%
Starch: 58.47 g
Sucrose: 8.93 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 45% 3% 2%
Starch: 11.83 g
Sucrose: 10.46 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +394.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +363.6%
~equal in Glucose ~0.62g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kix Cereal General tso's chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 357kcal 295kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 3.46g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 25.4mg 1.6mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 74.02g 23.09g Kix Cereal
Carbs 82.82g 23.99g Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU 6IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 12mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 223mg 201mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 1.16mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 9.76g 11.6g Kix Cereal
Fiber 8.8g 0.9g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.046mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 1.3mg Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 11.83g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 127mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 3078IU 94IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 879µg 11µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.2µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.075mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 14.4µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.027mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.118mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 2.853mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.202mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0.22µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 787µg 11µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.09g Kix Cereal
Choline 15.3mg 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 0.576g 2.76g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.279mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.971mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.176mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.134mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.331mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.186mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.11g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.005g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal General tso's chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
281%
Kix Cereal
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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.