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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.
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +782.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +571.4%
Contains more Potassium +707.4%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +422.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +782.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +571.4%
Contains more Potassium +707.4%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
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 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Protein +517.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Equal in Water - 74.78
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 Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Protein +517.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1481.2%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1481.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +508.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1760%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Starch +508.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1760%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 5.37g Corn grits
Protein 1.58g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.49g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 15.95g 6.87g Corn grits
Calories 74kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 15.39g 2.53g Corn grits
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.1g 3.03g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 64mg 20mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 0.76mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 14mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 27mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 227mg 402mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.049mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 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
Folate 27µg 16µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 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
Cholesterol 26mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.034g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 1.352g Corn grits
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 0.081g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Corn grits 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
11%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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.

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