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

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Jerky

  • 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.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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 less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.6%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 20
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 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.6%
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%
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.
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Jerky
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%
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%
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 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +220.1%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +266.8%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Other +324.8%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +220.1%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +266.8%
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Other +324.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Jerky
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 Kung Pao chicken Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 9.76g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 6.98g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 6.87g 11g Jerky
Calories 129kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 9g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Iron 0.76mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 24mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 94mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 218mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 402mg 2081mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.073mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.256mg 0.111mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.49mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.732mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.163mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.179mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.3µg 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 48mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Jerky
Saturated Fat 1.352g 10.85g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.011g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
111%
Jerky

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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