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

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How are Granola and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron than Granola.
  • Granola covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 495% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Granola has 51 times more Folate than Kung Pao chicken. Granola has 816µg of Folate, while Kung Pao chicken has 16µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins 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.
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +721.9%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Equal in Potassium - 218
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +721.9%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Equal in Potassium - 218

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 A +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1579%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10809.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
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 A +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1579%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10809.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1077.6%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Water +2036.6%
Contains more Other +34.2%
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 Carbs +1077.6%
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Water +2036.6%
Contains more Other +34.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.352
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.352

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 5.37g Granola
Protein 8.7g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 5.7g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 80.9g 6.87g Granola
Calories 389kcal 129kcal Granola
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 28.3g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 7g 1.5g Granola
Calcium 33mg 20mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 0.76mg Granola
Magnesium 68mg 24mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 94mg Granola
Potassium 215mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 257mg 402mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 0.74mg Granola
Copper 0.6mg 0.073mg Granola
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 17.3µg 8.1µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 1299IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 65µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 1.02mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.032mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.055mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 2.757mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.243mg Granola
Folate 816µg 16µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.11µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Granola
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 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 2.5g 2.173g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 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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is better in case of low diet
Granola 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
322%
Granola
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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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