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 RAE, 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.
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.
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+552.6%
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Sodium
-74.6%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+422.2%
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Potassium
+990%
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Zinc
+335.3%
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Copper
+69.8%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+131.4%
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+552.6%
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Sodium
-74.6%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+422.2%
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Potassium
+990%
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Zinc
+335.3%
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Copper
+69.8%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin B1
+625%
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Vitamin B2
+281.8%
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Vitamin B3
+12.2%
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Vitamin B6
+27.2%
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Folate
+287.5%
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Vitamin A
+68%
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Vitamin E
+5000%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+509.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+13500%
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Vitamin B1
+625%
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Vitamin B2
+281.8%
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Vitamin B3
+12.2%
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Vitamin B6
+27.2%
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Folate
+287.5%
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Vitamin A
+68%
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Vitamin E
+5000%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+509.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+13500%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+90.4%
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Water
+12.9%
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Protein
+430.4%
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Fats
+2808.3%
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Other
+265.9%
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
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Carbs
+90.4%
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Water
+12.9%
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Protein
+430.4%
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Fats
+2808.3%
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Other
+265.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6484.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2153.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.02 g
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Saturated Fat
-97.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6484.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2153.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+2557.1%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+∞%
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0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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+2557.1%
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Glucose
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Fructose
+∞%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.48g | 5.37g |
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| Protein | 1.84g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 6.98g |
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| Carbs | 13.08g | 6.87g |
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| Calories | 62kcal | 129kcal |
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| Starch | 2.53g |
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| Fructose | 0.54g |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 3.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 4.96mg | 0.76mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 94mg |
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| Potassium | 20mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 402mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 773IU | 1299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 232µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 1.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 2.757mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.243mg |
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| Folate | 62µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 13.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.407mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0.775mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.449mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.265mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.034g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 1.352g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g | 2.173g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.