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Butter cookie vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter cookie and Kung Pao chicken

  • Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, yet Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter cookie is 48% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Kung Pao chicken. Butter cookie contains 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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 +45%
Contains more Iron +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Copper +174%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +96.4%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +50.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains more Iron +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Copper +174%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +96.4%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +50.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Selenium - 8.1

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +93%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +93%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +169.3%
Contains more Carbs +902.9%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Water +1525.7%
Equal in Other - 1.61
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 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 Fats +169.3%
Contains more Carbs +902.9%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Water +1525.7%
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.5%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 5.37g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 18.8g 6.98g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 6.87g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 129kcal Butter cookie
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 20.24g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 29mg 20mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 0.76mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 102mg 94mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 282mg 402mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.2mg 0.073mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.4µg 8.1µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 65µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.032mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.055mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 2.757mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 76µg 16µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.11µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.215mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.471mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.308mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.131mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.315mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.136mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 117mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.003g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.003g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 2.173g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Butter cookie
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.699g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (55)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.