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

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What are the main differences between halva and kung Pao chicken?

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, manganese, and folate, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 125% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 13 times less vitamin B1 than halva. Halva has 0.424mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in saturated fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain 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.
Halva
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +808.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more IronIron +496.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1546.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +483.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +545.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%

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.
Halva
Halva
4
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% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
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12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 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 ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more FatsFats +208.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +780.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1937.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 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 +277.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.073mg 125%
Phosphorus 607mg 94mg 73%
Iron 4.53mg 0.76mg 47%
Magnesium 218mg 24mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.02g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.032mg 33%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.74mg 33%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.256mg 27%
Fats 21.52g 6.98g 22%
Carbs 60.49g 6.87g 18%
Calories 469kcal 129kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 2.173g 15%
Saturated fat 4.127g 1.352g 13%
Folate 65µg 16µg 12%
Fiber 4.5g 1.5g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Sodium 195mg 402mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.243mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.5mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Selenium 11.5µg 8.1µg 6%
Protein 12.49g 9.76g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.11µg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.757mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Potassium 187mg 218mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Calcium 33mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Halva Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Halva
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
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 - 2.775g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (55)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.