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

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How are crackers and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Crackers have more vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and folate; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
  • Crackers cover your daily need for vitamin K, 46% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Crackers have 13 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. Crackers have 0.416mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +500%
Contains more IronIron +430.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.9%

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.
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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +729.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +289.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +278.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +792.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more WaterWater +2281.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 +201.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +335%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 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 +1864%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +273.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34%
Contains more FructoseFructose +86.2%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Crackers Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.02g 67%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 13.6µg 46%
Iron 4.03mg 0.76mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.032mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.055mg 31%
Fats 26.43g 6.98g 30%
Phosphorus 248mg 94mg 22%
Calories 510kcal 129kcal 19%
Starch 49.69g 2.53g 19%
Saturated fat 5.562g 1.352g 19%
Folate 92µg 16µg 19%
Carbs 61.3g 6.87g 18%
Sodium 726mg 402mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.243mg 14%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.02mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 2.173g 11%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.256mg 10%
Calcium 120mg 20mg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.757mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Protein 6.64g 9.76g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Choline 9.6mg 37.4mg 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g 3%
Selenium 6.7µg 8.1µg 3%
Potassium 118mg 218mg 3%
Copper 0.104mg 0.073mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.74mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.5mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.265mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.54g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.