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

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Pilaf

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin K, while Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Folate is 49% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 27 times less Vitamin K than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Pilaf contains 0.5µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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 Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Calcium +315%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +244.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Calcium +315%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +244.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +9178.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1784.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +9178.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1784.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +409.5%
Contains more Water +830.1%
Contains more Carbs +1010.8%
Contains more Other +139.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.42
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +409.5%
Contains more Water +830.1%
Contains more Carbs +1010.8%
Contains more Other +139.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2715.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2715.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 9.76g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 6.98g 1.37g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 129kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 2.53g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.76mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 94mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 218mg 188mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 1303mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.073mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.256mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 8.1µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 1299IU 14IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.04mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 4.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 16µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.02µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.086mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.221mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.279mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.523mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.189mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.145mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.32mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.374mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.15mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.307g Pilaf
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 0.373g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.377g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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 Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.