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Cream of Wheat vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream of Wheat and kung Pao chicken?

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin K, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for iron is 53% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 7 times less vitamin B1 than cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 0.232mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in sodium.
  • Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index (67) than kung Pao chicken (55).

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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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% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
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 +552.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +990%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +422.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.4%

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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
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 AVitamin A +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 +90.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +430.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2808.3%
Contains more OtherOther +265.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 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 -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6484.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2153.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2557.1%
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.
Cream of Wheat Kung Pao chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Iron 4.96mg 0.76mg 53%
Vitamin A 232µg 65µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 3.02g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.032mg 17%
Protein 1.84g 9.76g 16%
Sodium 102mg 402mg 13%
Folate 62µg 16µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.055mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0mg 0.256mg 11%
Phosphorus 18mg 94mg 11%
Fats 0.24g 6.98g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.5mg 8%
Selenium 3.5µg 8.1µg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.038g 1.352g 6%
Potassium 20mg 218mg 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.243mg 5%
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g 4%
Calcium 64mg 20mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 24mg 4%
Calories 62kcal 129kcal 3%
Copper 0.043mg 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 2.757mg 2%
Carbs 13.08g 6.87g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 12.48g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0.07g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.058mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.089mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
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 - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.314g)
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.

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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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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