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Falafel vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Copper, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 6 times less Folate than Falafel. Falafel contains 93µg of Folate, while Kung Pao chicken contains 16µg.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this article.

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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 +170%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +168.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +710%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +168.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +710%

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 B1 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9892.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9892.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +116%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +116%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 5.37g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 9.76g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 6.98g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 6.87g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 129kcal Falafel
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Falafel
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 54mg 20mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.76mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 24mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 94mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 218mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 402mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.74mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.073mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.256mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 13IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.032mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.055mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 93µg 16µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.118mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.407mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.431mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.775mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.449mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.402mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.47mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.265mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.173g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.02g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Kung Pao 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
18%
Falafel
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. 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.

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