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Chocolate cake vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate cake and kung Pao chicken

  • Chocolate cake has more choline, copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily vitamin A needs 23% more than chocolate cake.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 4 times less vitamin B1 than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.141mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated fat.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +111.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +116.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +677.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more WaterWater +206.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 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 +177.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.02g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.43g 1.352g 19%
Choline 128.4mg 37.4mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.243mg 16%
Carbs 53.4g 6.87g 16%
Copper 0.207mg 0.073mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.055mg 12%
Calories 371kcal 129kcal 12%
Fats 15.1g 6.98g 12%
Iron 1.61mg 0.76mg 11%
Cholesterol 58mg 26mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 2.173g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.757mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.032mg 9%
Protein 5.3g 9.76g 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.1mg 8%
Selenium 11.9µg 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 20mg 4%
Sodium 315mg 402mg 4%
Folate 27µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 24mg 2%
Potassium 140mg 218mg 2%
Phosphorus 106mg 94mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 3.02g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.256mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g 0%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.74mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
19%
Chocolate cake
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.078g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.