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

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What are the main differences between Avocado and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Avocado is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B5, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin E , while Kung Pao chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Avocado's daily need coverage for Fiber is 21% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 5 times less Folate than Avocado. Avocado has 81µg of Folate, while Kung Pao chicken has 16µg.
  • Avocado is lower in Sodium.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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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 +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +160.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +160.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +1925%

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 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +789.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Folate +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +789.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Protein +388%
Equal in Water - 74.78
Equal in Other - 1.61
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Protein +388%
Equal in Water - 74.78
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.3%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2200%
Contains more Sucrose +3000%
Contains more Glucose +70.3%
Contains more Fructose +350%
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2200%
Contains more Sucrose +3000%
Contains more Glucose +70.3%
Contains more Fructose +350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 2g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 14.66g 6.98g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 6.87g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 129kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.12g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.66g 3.03g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 1.5g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.55mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 29mg 24mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 485mg 218mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 402mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.19mg 0.073mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 146IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 2.07mg 1.02mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 7.1mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.032mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.055mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.5mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.243mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 16µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 21µg 13.6µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.073mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.143mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.132mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.038mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.107mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.049mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Avocado
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 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 9.799g 2.173g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.002g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 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
Avocado 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
35%
Avocado
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.774g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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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