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Kung Pao chicken vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kung Pao chicken and baked beans

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet baked beans are richer in fiber, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 26% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 7 times more vitamin B3 than baked beans. Kung Pao chicken contains 2.757mg of vitamin B3, while baked beans contain 0.408mg.
  • Baked beans contain less cholesterol.
  • Baked beans have a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Beans, baked, home prepared.

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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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +161.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
~equal in Zinc ~0.73mg
~equal in Sodium ~422mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.255mg

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.2%
Contains more FatsFats +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.133g

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 Baked beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Baked beans DV% diff.
Fiber 1.5g 5.5g 16%
Iron 0.76mg 1.99mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.408mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.74g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.09mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Copper 0.073mg 0.159mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.136mg 9%
Folate 16µg 48µg 8%
Protein 9.76g 5.54g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.155mg 7%
Cholesterol 26mg 5mg 7%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.1mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 43mg 5%
Carbs 6.87g 21.63g 5%
Calcium 20mg 61mg 4%
Selenium 8.1µg 5.7µg 4%
Potassium 218mg 358mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.352g 1.948g 3%
Fats 6.98g 5.15g 3%
Phosphorus 94mg 109mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 129kcal 155kcal 1%
Sodium 402mg 422mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 16.13g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Zinc 0.74mg 0.73mg 0%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.255mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.049mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 2.133g 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.287mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.153mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Baked beans
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans 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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/nutrients

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

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