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Kung Pao chicken vs. General Mills Cocoa Puffs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and General Mills Cocoa Puffs

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A, and Calcium in General Mills Cocoa Puffs are higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • General Mills Cocoa Puffs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 229% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS.

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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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 111% 24% 626% 49% 379% 95% 74% 48% 35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more IronIron +2097.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1778.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.1%

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.
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 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
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 74% 111% 14% 111% 350% 369% 347% 23% 427% 700% 5.3% 278% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +662.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4990.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 5% 84% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more WaterWater +4054.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1118.3%
Contains more OtherOther +129.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
21% 35% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken General Mills Cocoa Puffs Opinion
Calories 129kcal 383kcal General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Protein 9.76g 5.6g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 5.2g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 22.2mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Net carbs 5.37g 78g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Carbs 6.87g 83.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin D 0IU 148IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Magnesium 24mg 59mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Calcium 20mg 370mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Potassium 218mg 272mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Iron 0.76mg 16.7mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sugar 3.03g 37.2g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 5.7g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Copper 0.073mg 0.148mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Zinc 0.74mg 13.9mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 222mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sodium 402mg 564mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 1852IU General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin A 65µg 527µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.7mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 3.7µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Manganese 0.256mg 0.369mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Selenium 8.1µg 6.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 1.4mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 1.6mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 18.5mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.388mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 1.852mg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5.6µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 370µg General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Choline 37.4mg 12.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1g General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.7g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.1g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
217%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
148%
General Mills Cocoa Puffs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
General Mills Cocoa Puffs is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.