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

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Significant differences between Almond and Kung Pao chicken

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc in Almond is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Almond covers your daily Vitamin E needs 164% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 21 times less Vitamin B2 than Almond. Almond has 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.055mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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 +1245%
Contains more Iron +388.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +321.6%
Contains more Copper +1312.3%
Contains more Manganese +751.2%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1245%
Contains more Iron +388.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +321.6%
Contains more Copper +1312.3%
Contains more Manganese +751.2%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%

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.
Almond
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Contains more Vitamin E +2412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1969.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +64850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
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 E +2412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1969.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +64850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116.7%
Contains more Fats +615.3%
Contains more Carbs +213.7%
Contains more Other +83.9%
Contains more Water +1595.7%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +116.7%
Contains more Fats +615.3%
Contains more Carbs +213.7%
Contains more Other +83.9%
Contains more Water +1595.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1352%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1352%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +112.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +251.4%
Contains more Glucose +270.6%
Contains more Fructose +390.9%
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 Sucrose +112.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +251.4%
Contains more Glucose +270.6%
Contains more Fructose +390.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 5.37g Almond
Protein 21.15g 9.76g Almond
Fats 49.93g 6.98g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 6.87g Almond
Calories 579kcal 129kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.11g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 4.35g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 12.5g 1.5g Almond
Calcium 269mg 20mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 0.76mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 24mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 94mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 218mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 402mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 0.74mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.073mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.256mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 2IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 25.63mg 1.02mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.032mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.055mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.757mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 44µg 16µg Almond
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.118mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.407mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.431mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.775mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.449mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.402mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.47mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.265mg Almond
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g 0.034g Almond
Saturated Fat 3.802g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 2.173g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 3.02g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g 2.688g Almond
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 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
Almond 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
82%
Almond
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond 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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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