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Kung Pao chicken vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kung Pao chicken and black tea

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer than black tea in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 26% higher.
  • Black tea contains less cholesterol.
  • Black tea has a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +489.2%
Contains more IronIron +3700%
Contains more CopperCopper +630%
Contains more ZincZinc +3600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +9250%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2190%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%

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
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Black tea
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Black tea DV% diff.
Protein 9.76g 0g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.004g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0mg 17%
Sodium 402mg 3mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg 15%
Phosphorus 94mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Fats 6.98g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.011mg 10%
Iron 0.76mg 0.02mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 0.4mg 7%
Copper 0.073mg 0.01mg 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.002g 6%
Calories 129kcal 1kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.001g 5%
Caffeine 0mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 218mg 37mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.014mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0mg 3%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Carbs 6.87g 0.3g 2%
Calcium 20mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.219mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 0.3g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Black tea
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
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.