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Canola oil vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canola oil and Kung Pao chicken

  • Canola oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Canola oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 110% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Canola oil. Canola oil contains 7.365g of Saturated Fat, while Kung Pao chicken contains 1.352g.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, canola 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +1611.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 350% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 179%
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 +1611.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1332.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 +1332.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2811.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2811.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 0g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 100g 6.98g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 884kcal 129kcal Canola oil
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Canola oil
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 0mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 0mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 0mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 0mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 0mg 402mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 17.46mg 1.02mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 0µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 71.3µg 13.6µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 7.365g 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 63.276g 2.173g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 3.02g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 2.688g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g 0.244g Canola oil
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
Canola oil 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
44%
Canola oil
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.