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

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A recap on differences between cutlet and kung Pao chicken

  • Cutlet is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, fiber, and iron, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin C and phosphorus.
  • Cutlet covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 147% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Cutlet contains 24 times more vitamin B2 than kung Pao chicken. While cutlet contains 1.33mg of vitamin B2, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.055mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cutlet is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cutlet is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared 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.
Cutlet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.6% 9.3% 64% 0% 27% 24% 48% 0% 0%
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 IronIron +123.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Sodium ~402mg

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.
Cutlet
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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% 362% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 115% 0% 0% 1.5% 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 EVitamin E +1673.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 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 ProteinProtein +138.6%
Contains more FatsFats +365.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
~equal in Carbs ~6.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 15% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 -77.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +986.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cutlet Kung Pao chicken
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cutlet Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 26.29mg 2.757mg 147%
Vitamin E 18.09mg 1.02mg 114%
Vitamin B2 1.33mg 0.055mg 98%
Protein 23.29g 9.76g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.243mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 3.02g 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 0.76mg 12%
Fiber 4.5g 1.5g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Fats 1.5g 6.98g 8%
Copper 0.073mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Phosphorus 56mg 94mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.3g 1.352g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.2g 2.173g 5%
Magnesium 3mg 24mg 5%
Folate 2µg 16µg 4%
Potassium 105mg 218mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.032mg 2%
Zinc 1mg 0.74mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 117kcal 129kcal 1%
Sodium 371mg 402mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 2.8g 5.37g N/A
Carbs 7.3g 6.87g 0%
Calcium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.2g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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is better in case of low diet
Cutlet 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
99%
Cutlet
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cutlet
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 Cholesterol?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. 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.