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Baked beans vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baked beans and kung Pao chicken

  • Baked beans are richer in fiber, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and folate, yet kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 26% higher.
  • Baked beans contain 4 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. Baked beans contain 0.136mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • Baked beans contain less cholesterol.
  • Baked beans have a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

Food types used in this article are Beans, baked, home prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +161.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg
~equal in Sodium ~402mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 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 CarbsCarbs +214.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.2%
Contains more FatsFats +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.173g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Fiber 5.5g 1.5g 16%
Iron 1.99mg 0.76mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 2.757mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 3.02g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.243mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Copper 0.159mg 0.073mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.032mg 9%
Folate 48µg 16µg 8%
Protein 5.54g 9.76g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.5mg 7%
Cholesterol 5mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7.1mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 24mg 5%
Carbs 21.63g 6.87g 5%
Calcium 61mg 20mg 4%
Selenium 5.7µg 8.1µg 4%
Potassium 358mg 218mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.948g 1.352g 3%
Fats 5.15g 6.98g 3%
Phosphorus 109mg 94mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 155kcal 129kcal 1%
Sodium 422mg 402mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 16.13g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Zinc 0.73mg 0.74mg 0%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.256mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.055mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 2.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Baked beans
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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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