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

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How are Fontina and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 89% higher.
  • Fontina contains 28 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. While Fontina contains 550mg of Calcium, Kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, fontina and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.1%
Contains more Zinc +373%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +230.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +240.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Copper +192%
Contains more Manganese +1728.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.1%
Contains more Zinc +373%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +230.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +240.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Copper +192%
Contains more Manganese +1728.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1738%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +423.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1738%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +423.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162.3%
Contains more Fats +346.1%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Carbs +343.2%
Contains more Water +97.2%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 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 +162.3%
Contains more Fats +346.1%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Carbs +343.2%
Contains more Water +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 25.6g 9.76g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 6.98g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 389kcal 129kcal Fontina
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 1.55g 3.03g Fontina
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 550mg 20mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 346mg 94mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 800mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 3.5mg 0.74mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.014mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 65µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.055mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 6µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.11µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.118mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.407mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.431mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.775mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.449mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.24mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.402mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.47mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.265mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 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 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 2.173g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina 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
33%
Fontina
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.