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Kung Pao chicken vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Balsamic vinegar different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Manganese, and Copper than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need of Sodium 16% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +180.8%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.72
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 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +825%
Contains more Copper +180.8%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.72

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1891.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +274.5%
Equal in Water - 76.45
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +1891.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +274.5%
Equal in Water - 76.45

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1101.6%
Contains more Fructose +1266.7%
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
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1101.6%
Contains more Fructose +1266.7%

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 Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 9.76g 0.49g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 129kcal 88kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 3.03g 14.95g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.76mg 0.72mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 19mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 112mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.74mg 0.08mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.026mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.131mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
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 Balsamic vinegar
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0g Balsamic vinegar
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.