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Kit Kat vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kit Kat and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B1; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated Fat 83% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kit Kat has 13 times more Saturated Fat than kung Pao chicken. Kit Kat has 17.953g of Saturated Fat, while kung Pao chicken has 1.352g.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated Fat.

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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 +54.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%
~equal in Potassium ~218mg

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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1503.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1115%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +161.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 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 +272.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +840.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4487.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 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 +168.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +319%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2052.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +293.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 518kcal 129kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 25.99g 6.98g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 63.59g 5.37g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 6.87g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 26mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 24mg Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 20mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 218mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.76mg Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.22mg 0.073mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 10.6g 2.53g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 94mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 402mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 24µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.1mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 5µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.032mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.055mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.11µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 14µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.099g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 31mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 17.953g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 2.173g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.19mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.52mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.28mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.16mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.36mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.11mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.2g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat 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
19%
Kit Kat
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.601g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.