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Grape seed oil vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between grape seed oil and kung Pao chicken?

  • Grape seed oil is richer in vitamin E, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Grape seed oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 185% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 7 times less saturated fat than grape seed oil. Grape seed oil has 9.6g of saturated fat, while kung Pao chicken has 1.352g.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than grape seed oil (0).

We used Oil, grapeseed and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 576% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +2723.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 +1332.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 69.9 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 +640.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2214.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape seed oil Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 69.9g 3.02g 446%
Vitamin E 28.8mg 1.02mg 185%
Fats 100g 6.98g 143%
Calories 884kcal 129kcal 38%
Saturated fat 9.6g 1.352g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 16.1g 2.173g 35%
Protein 0g 9.76g 20%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.243mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.757mg 17%
Sodium 0mg 402mg 17%
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 94mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Iron 0mg 0.76mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.5mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Zinc 0mg 0.74mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Potassium 0mg 218mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 24mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg 4%
Folate 0µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.032mg 3%
Carbs 0g 6.87g 2%
Calcium 0mg 20mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grape seed oil 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
44%
Grape seed oil
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Grape seed oil
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)

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. Grape seed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171028/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.