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

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What are the differences between Hummus and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Hummus is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 50% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Hummus. Hummus contains 0.18mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.

We used Hummus, commercial and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types 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 +90%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +621.9%
Contains more Manganese +202%
Contains more Selenium +211.5%
Equal in Potassium - 218
Equal in Sodium - 402
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +621.9%
Contains more Manganese +202%
Contains more Selenium +211.5%
Equal in Potassium - 218
Equal in Sodium - 402

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.
Hummus
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
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 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +108%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Other - 1.61
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 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 Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +108%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.352
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
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.
Hummus Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 8.29g 5.37g Hummus
Protein 7.9g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 9.6g 6.98g Hummus
Carbs 14.29g 6.87g Hummus
Calories 166kcal 129kcal Hummus
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.5g Hummus
Calcium 38mg 20mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 0.76mg Hummus
Magnesium 71mg 24mg Hummus
Phosphorus 176mg 94mg Hummus
Potassium 228mg 218mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 402mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 0.74mg Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.073mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg 0.256mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 30IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.032mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.055mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 83µg 16µg Hummus
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 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 Hummus
Trans Fat 0.034g Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 2.173g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 3.02g Hummus
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
Hummus 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
16%
Hummus
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
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 - 0.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals

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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.