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

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Differences between jerky and kung Pao chicken

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, choline, and potassium than jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 73% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 11 times less zinc than jerky. Jerky contains 8.11mg of zinc, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.74mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in kung Pao chicken is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
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 +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.9%
Contains more IronIron +613.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +211%
Contains more ZincZinc +995.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.6%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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.
Jerky
6
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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +491.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +240.2%
Contains more FatsFats +266.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.1%
Contains more OtherOther +324.8%
Contains more WaterWater +220.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 +420.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 402mg 73%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.74mg 67%
Iron 5.42mg 0.76mg 58%
Protein 33.2g 9.76g 47%
Phosphorus 407mg 94mg 45%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.352g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.11µg 37%
Folate 134µg 16µg 30%
Fats 25.6g 6.98g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 2.173g 23%
Copper 0.227mg 0.073mg 17%
Calories 410kcal 129kcal 14%
Choline 109.1mg 37.4mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.02g 13%
Potassium 597mg 218mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.032mg 10%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.6µg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.5mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Cholesterol 48mg 26mg 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.256mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.757mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 24mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.243mg 5%
Selenium 10.7µg 8.1µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.02mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Carbs 11g 6.87g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 5.37g N/A
Calcium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 9g 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
Jerky 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
35%
Jerky
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.

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