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

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Differences between Jerky and Kung Pao chicken

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Choline, and Potassium than Jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 73% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 11 times less Zinc than Jerky. Jerky contains 8.11mg of Zinc, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.74mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao 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 Iron +613.2%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +333%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Zinc +995.9%
Contains more Copper +211%
Contains more Selenium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.6%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +613.2%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +333%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Zinc +995.9%
Contains more Copper +211%
Contains more Selenium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.6%
Equal in Calcium - 20

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.
Jerky
5
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +491.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +491.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +266.8%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Other +324.8%
Contains more Water +220.1%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +240.2%
Contains more Fats +266.8%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Other +324.8%
Contains more Water +220.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.7%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 5.37g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 9.76g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 6.98g Jerky
Carbs 11g 6.87g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 129kcal Jerky
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 9g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Iron 5.42mg 0.76mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 24mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 94mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 218mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 8.11mg 0.74mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.073mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 10.7µg 8.1µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.032mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 134µg 16µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.11µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.6µg 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
Cholesterol 48mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 2.173g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.