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Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp and General tso's chicken

  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Folate, and Zinc, however, General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 199% more than General tso's chicken.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 67 times more Vitamin A than General tso's chicken. While Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 740µg of Vitamin A, General tso's chicken has only 11µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 7.2% 19% 338% 67% 205% 102% 78% 0% 109%
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 +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +675.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +476.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
~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 0% 150% 8% 99% 313% 323% 313% 0% 392% 625% 3% 250% 8.5%
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 AVitamin A +2559.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1086.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +741.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3083.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 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 +246%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.5%
Contains more FatsFats +227.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1706%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 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 -67.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 390kcal 295kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 6.6g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 5g 16.36g General tso's chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 78.6g 23.09g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 83g 23.99g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU 6IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 72mg 18mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 24mg 12mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 212mg 201mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Iron 9mg 1.16mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 34.7g 11.6g General tso's chicken
Fiber 4.4g 0.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.2mg 0.046mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Zinc 7.5mg 1.3mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Starch 11.83g General tso's chicken
Phosphorus 237mg 127mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 596mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 2500IU 94IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 740µg 11µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.21mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin D 3.3µg 0.2µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.075mg General tso's chicken
Selenium 19.9µg 14.4µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 1.25mg 0.027mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 1.4mg 0.118mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 16.7mg 2.853mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.202mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 5µg 0.22µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.2µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 333µg 11µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.5g 0.09g General tso's chicken
Choline 15.5mg 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.76g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 3.879g General tso's chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 7.501g 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
Fructose 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp 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
191%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
28%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
33%
General tso's chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/nutrients
  2. 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.