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Kung Pao chicken vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Amaranth grain

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 26% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 67 times less Sodium than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 402mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Iron +176.3%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +233.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Iron +176.3%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +233.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +156.8%
Contains more Fats +341.8%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +172.1%
Equal in Water - 75.16
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +156.8%
Contains more Fats +341.8%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +172.1%
Equal in Water - 75.16

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +541.5%
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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +541.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 9.76g 3.8g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 1.58g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 129kcal 102kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.5g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 20mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.76mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 24mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 94mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 218mg 135mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.74mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.073mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.256mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 8.1µg 5.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.015mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.022mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.235mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.113mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 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 26mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.034g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 1.352g Amaranth grain
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 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Amaranth grain
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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 Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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