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

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Important differences between Fajita and Kung Pao chicken

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 26% more.
  • Fajita has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Kung Pao chicken. Fajita has 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +85.1%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +287.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +85.1%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +287.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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.
Fajita
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.2%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Equal in Water - 74.78
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 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 Protein +90.2%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.173
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.173

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 18.56g 9.76g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 2.23g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 135kcal 129kcal Fajita
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Fajita
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 13mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.99mg 0.76mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 277mg 94mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 218mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 1.37mg 0.74mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.066mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 16.7µg 8.1µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.032mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.055mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 2.757mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.5mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.243mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.11µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.118mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.407mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.431mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.775mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.449mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.24mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.402mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.47mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.265mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.004g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.173g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.005g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Fajita
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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