Croissant vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Croissant and Kung Pao chicken different?
- Croissant has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
- Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 52% more than Kung Pao chicken.
- Croissant has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Kung Pao chicken. Croissant has 0.388mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
- Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.
Croissants, butter 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.
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Calcium
+85%
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Iron
+167.1%
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Phosphorus
+11.7%
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Manganese
+28.9%
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Selenium
+180.2%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+84.7%
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Sodium
-13.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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Calcium
+85%
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Iron
+167.1%
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Phosphorus
+11.7%
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Manganese
+28.9%
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Selenium
+180.2%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+84.7%
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Sodium
-13.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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
+1112.5%
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Vitamin B2
+338.2%
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Vitamin B5
+72.2%
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Folate
+450%
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Vitamin B12
+45.5%
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Vitamin A
+74.6%
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Vitamin E
+21.4%
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Vitamin C
+3450%
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Vitamin B3
+26%
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Vitamin B6
+319%
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Vitamin K
+655.6%
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Vitamin B1
+1112.5%
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Vitamin B2
+338.2%
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Vitamin B5
+72.2%
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Folate
+450%
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Vitamin B12
+45.5%
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Vitamin A
+74.6%
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Vitamin E
+21.4%
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Vitamin C
+3450%
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Vitamin B3
+26%
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Vitamin B6
+319%
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Vitamin K
+655.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+200.9%
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Carbs
+566.7%
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Other
+11.8%
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Protein
+19%
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Water
+222.3%
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
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1.61 g
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Fats
+200.9%
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Carbs
+566.7%
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+11.8%
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Protein
+19%
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Water
+222.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+154.3%
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Saturated Fat
-88.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+176.1%
Saturated Fat:
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.02 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+154.3%
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Saturated Fat
-88.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+176.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 5.37g |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 21g | 6.98g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 6.87g |
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| Calories | 406kcal | 129kcal |
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| Starch | 2.53g |
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| Fructose | 0.54g |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 3.03g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.76mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 94mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 402mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 1299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 206µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 1.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2.757mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.243mg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 13.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.407mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.775mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.449mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.265mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 26mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.034g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 1.352g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 2.173g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 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
34%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
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.