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

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A recap on differences between biscuits and kung Pao chicken

  • Biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
  • Biscuits cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 27% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Biscuits contain 12 times more calcium than kung Pao chicken. While biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in kung Pao chicken is lower.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more IronIron +281.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.7%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 +1012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +594.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +133.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +549.2%
Contains more OtherOther +98.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +158.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Iron 2.9mg 0.76mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.032mg 27%
Calcium 235mg 20mg 22%
Selenium 19.5µg 8.1µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.055mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.243mg 16%
Fats 16.3g 6.98g 14%
Saturated fat 4.324g 1.352g 14%
Carbs 44.6g 6.87g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 2.173g 12%
Folate 61µg 16µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calories 353kcal 129kcal 11%
Phosphorus 164mg 94mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.1mg 8%
Cholesterol 3mg 26mg 8%
Sodium 580mg 402mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Protein 7g 9.76g 6%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.256mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.5mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 218mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.74mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.073mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.757mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.11µg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 3.03g N/A
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.972g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.