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Coconut vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coconut and Kung Pao chicken

  • Coconut has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Coconut covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 142% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Coconut has 6 times more Fiber than Kung Pao chicken. While Coconut has 9g of Fiber, Kung Pao chicken has only 1.5g.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 Iron +219.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +495.9%
Contains more Manganese +485.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +219.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +495.9%
Contains more Manganese +485.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%

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 B1 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
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 B1 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +379.8%
Contains more Carbs +121.7%
Contains more Protein +193.1%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Contains more Other +67.7%
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +379.8%
Contains more Carbs +121.7%
Contains more Protein +193.1%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Contains more Other +67.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.1%
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 6.23g 5.37g Coconut
Protein 3.33g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 33.49g 6.98g Coconut
Carbs 15.23g 6.87g Coconut
Calories 354kcal 129kcal Coconut
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 6.23g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 9g 1.5g Coconut
Calcium 14mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 2.43mg 0.76mg Coconut
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Coconut
Phosphorus 113mg 94mg Coconut
Potassium 356mg 218mg Coconut
Sodium 20mg 402mg Coconut
Zinc 1.1mg 0.74mg Coconut
Copper 0.435mg 0.073mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg 0.256mg Coconut
Selenium 10.1µg 8.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 3.3mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.032mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 26µg 16µg Coconut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.121mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.247mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.147mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.062mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.202mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.077mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Coconut
Trans Fat 0.034g Coconut
Saturated Fat 29.698g 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 1.425g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 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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is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.

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