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Bran cereal vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bran cereal and Kung Pao chicken

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper in Bran cereal is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 904% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 171 times less Vitamin B12 than Bran cereal. Bran cereal has 18.8µg of Vitamin B12, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
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 +1408.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1845%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.9%
Contains more IronIron +2215.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1324.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1575.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1123.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2794.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%

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 67% 105% 24% 129% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4838.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16990.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +8087.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +161.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 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 ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +980.6%
Contains more OtherOther +247.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3427.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2 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 -18.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +761.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +609.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +69.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +50%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 259kcal 129kcal Bran cereal
Protein 13.14g 9.76g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 20mg 7.1mg Bran cereal
Net carbs 44.94g 5.37g Bran cereal
Carbs 74.24g 6.87g Bran cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 24mg Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 20mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 218mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 0.76mg Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 29.3g 1.5g Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.073mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 0.74mg Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g 2.53g Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 94mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 402mg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1747IU 1299IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 522µg 65µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 1.02mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.256mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 8.1µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.032mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.055mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 2.757mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.5mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.243mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0.11µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 1310µg 16µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Bran cereal
Choline 49.4mg 37.4mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 1.352g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.118mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.7mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.35mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.17mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.402mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg 0.47mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg 0.265mg Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal 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
615%
Bran cereal
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.