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Kung Pao chicken vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kung Pao chicken and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5 than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 17% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Sugars, brown.

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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 +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2250%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Contains more Zinc +2366.7%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Contains more Calcium +315%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Equal in Iron - 0.71
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 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2250%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Contains more Zinc +2366.7%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Contains more Calcium +315%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Equal in Iron - 0.71

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2406.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.7%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2406.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.7%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8033.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5480.6%
Contains more Other +257.8%
Contains more Carbs +1327.8%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +8033.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5480.6%
Contains more Other +257.8%
Contains more Carbs +1327.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4983.9%
Contains more Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Fructose +105.6%
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4983.9%
Contains more Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Fructose +105.6%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 9.76g 0.12g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 129kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 3.03g 97.02g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.76mg 0.71mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 9mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 4mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 133mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.74mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.047mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.064mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 1.2µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.11mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.132mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.041mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 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 0mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.034g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 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 Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients

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

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