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

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Tortilla

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +401.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Copper +39.7%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +401.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Copper +39.7%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268

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 E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +512.5%
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +512.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +634.7%
Contains more Water +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +626.9%
Contains more Other +16.1%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +634.7%
Contains more Water +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +626.9%
Contains more Other +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1074.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1074.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +745.5%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1600.4%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +745.5%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1600.4%
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 Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 7.28g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.95g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 129kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 2.53g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 1.5g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 20mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.76mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 218mg 105mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 482mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.32mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.256mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 8.1µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.17mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.06mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.06mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.182mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.286mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.53mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.157mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.122mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.375mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.326mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.165mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.034g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.296g Tortilla
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 0.185g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.391g 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 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.019g 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 Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.