Corn cake vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn cake and kung Pao chicken different?
- Corn cake has more manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and iron; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin K.
- Corn cake covers your daily need for manganese, 68% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Corn cake has 8 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. Corn cake has 0.25mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
- Corn cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn cake is 87, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.
Snacks, corn cakes and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +475.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +609% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +681.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1114% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1525.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.256mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.073mg | 39% |
| Carbs | 83.4g | 6.87g | 26% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 24mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.032mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 2.757mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 3.02g | 14% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 129kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.74mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.243mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.76mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.4g | 6.98g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.76g | 2.173g | 4% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 402mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 1.352g | 4% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 8.1µg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.1g | 9.76g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 218mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 65µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 81.5g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 23.47g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.442mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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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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
22%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.932g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn 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.