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Cream cheese vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream cheese and kung Pao chicken?

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin K, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 5 times less calcium than cream cheese. Cream cheese has 97mg of calcium, while kung Pao chicken has 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in saturated fat.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than cream cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cream and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 +385%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.2%
Contains more IronIron +590.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2227.3%
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 AVitamin A +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2929.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 +393.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 +309.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +622.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Cream cheese Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 1.352g 86%
Fats 34.44g 6.98g 42%
Vitamin A 308µg 65µg 27%
Cholesterol 101mg 26mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.757mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 2.173g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.243mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.055mg 13%
Calories 350kcal 129kcal 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.256mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 3.02g 10%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 13.6µg 10%
Iron 0.11mg 0.76mg 8%
Calcium 97mg 20mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Protein 6.15g 9.76g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.073mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.11µg 5%
Sodium 314mg 402mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 24mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 218mg 3%
Phosphorus 107mg 94mg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.74mg 2%
Folate 9µg 16µg 2%
Choline 27.2mg 37.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.032mg 1%
Starch 0.35g 2.53g 1%
Fructose 0g 0.54g 1%
Selenium 8.6µg 8.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 1.02mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 6.87g 0%
Net carbs 5.52g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 3.03g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
21%
Cream cheese
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.