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Danish pastry vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and kung Pao chicken

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, and folate, yet kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for danish pastry is 27% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. Danish pastry contains 0.19mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 +75%
Contains more IronIron +136.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg
~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.
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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +213.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more WaterWater +138.2%
~equal in Other ~1.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 +420.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.794g 1.352g 25%
Fats 21.9g 6.98g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 2.173g 23%
Selenium 18.9µg 8.1µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.243mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.055mg 16%
Iron 1.8mg 0.76mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.032mg 13%
Calories 374kcal 129kcal 12%
Folate 60µg 16µg 11%
Carbs 37.2g 6.87g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 13.6µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.757mg 5%
Potassium 98mg 218mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.11µg 4%
Protein 8g 9.76g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.5mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.02mg 4%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.256mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.02g 3%
Choline 20.1mg 37.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 35µg 65µg 3%
Calcium 35mg 20mg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.073mg 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 94mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Cholesterol 23mg 26mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Sodium 417mg 402mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 5.37g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 3.03g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.74mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.442g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.