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

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Differences between Meatball and Kung Pao chicken

  • 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.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 6 times less Saturated Fat than Meatball. Meatball contains 7.627g of Saturated Fat, while Kung Pao chicken contains 1.352g.

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

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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 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%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
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%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +155.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +12.4%
Contains more Sucrose +287.5%
Contains more Fructose +157.1%
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
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
Contains more Glucose +155.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +12.4%
Contains more Sucrose +287.5%
Contains more Fructose +157.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Kung Pao chicken
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 Meatball Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 5.37g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 9.76g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 6.98g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 6.87g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 129kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.21g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.47g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 20mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.76mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 24mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 94mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 218mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 1.66mg 0.74mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.073mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.256mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 8.1µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.032mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.055mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.757mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 36µg 16µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.11µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 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 66mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 7.627g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.003g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.004g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 2.173g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.02g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g 2.688g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g 0.005g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Kung Pao chicken
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
36%
Meatball
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
29%
Kung Pao chicken

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.