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Corn grits vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn grits and Kung Pao chicken

  • Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% more.
  • Corn grits has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Kung Pao chicken. Corn grits has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
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 +220%
Contains more IronIron +782.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +707.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +571.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.4%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +767.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1338.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 CarbsCarbs +132.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +517.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1324.5%
Contains more OtherOther +111.8%
~equal in Water ~74.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2582.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1481.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +508.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1760%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Corn grits Kung Pao chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 74kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Protein 1.58g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.49g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 14.85g 5.37g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 6.87g Corn grits
Cholesterol 26mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 64mg 20mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 6.71mg 0.76mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 3.03g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.09mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 15.39g 2.53g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 227mg 402mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.049mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.032mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.055mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 27µg 16µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.034g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.352g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.052mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.228mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.031mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.029mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.077mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.048mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits 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
10%
Corn grits
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
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 glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.276g)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.