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

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Meatball

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 than Meatball.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 -39.6%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.3%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.3%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%

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 A +1679.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +809.1%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1679.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +809.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Equal in Other - 1.66
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +12.4%
Contains more Sucrose +287.5%
Contains more Fructose +157.1%
Contains more Glucose +155.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +12.4%
Contains more Sucrose +287.5%
Contains more Fructose +157.1%
Contains more Glucose +155.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Meatball
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 9.76g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 6.98g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 6.87g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 129kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.53g 2.25g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.21g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 3.47g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 20mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.76mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 24mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 94mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 218mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 402mg 666mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.073mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.256mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 8.1µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 1299IU 73IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 22µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.42mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.202mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8.2µg 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 66mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.577g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 7.627g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.163g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kung Pao chicken Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.275g)
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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.