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

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Hummus?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 50% more.
  • Hummus contains 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 2.757mg of Vitamin B3, while Hummus contains 0.582mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Hummus, commercial 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 Selenium +211.5%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +621.9%
Contains more Manganese +202%
Equal in Potassium - 228
Equal in Sodium - 379
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Selenium +211.5%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +621.9%
Contains more Manganese +202%
Equal in Potassium - 228
Equal in Sodium - 379

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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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +4230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +418.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +108%
Equal in Other - 1.62
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +108%
Equal in Other - 1.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.437
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.437

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 Hummus
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 Kung Pao chicken Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 8.29g Hummus
Protein 9.76g 7.9g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 6.87g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 129kcal 166kcal Hummus
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Hummus
Fiber 1.5g 6g Hummus
Calcium 20mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 0.76mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 24mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 94mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 218mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 402mg 379mg Hummus
Zinc 0.74mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.073mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.256mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 8.1µg 2.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 30IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.582mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.132mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 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 26mg 0mg Hummus
Trans Fat 0.034g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.437g 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 2.173g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.613g Hummus
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
Kung Pao chicken Hummus
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.