Kung Pao chicken vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and almonds
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and calcium.
- Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 164% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Almonds have 650 times less vitamin A than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 1299IU of vitamin A, while almonds have 2IU.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Nuts, almonds.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1025% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1245% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +388.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1312.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +321.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +751.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2412.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +540.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1969.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1595.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +615.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +213.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1352% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +308.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +251.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +270.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +390.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +112.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 25.63mg | 164% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 1.031mg | 106% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 2.179mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 1.138mg | 83% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 31.551g | 73% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 49.93g | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 12.329g | 62% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 270mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 481mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 12.5g | 44% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 3.71mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 269mg | 25% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 21.15g | 23% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 579kcal | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 3.12mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 733mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.205mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 3.802g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Folate | 16µg | 44µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 3.618mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 21.55g | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 52.1mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.471mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 12.32g | N/A |
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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
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78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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