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Kung Pao chicken vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Carambola different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Iron, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Carambola is 30% higher.
  • Carambola has less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Carambola, (starfruit), raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +591.9%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +87.7%
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 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +591.9%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +87.7%

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 +2029.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1329.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +384.5%
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 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2029.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1329.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +384.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +838.5%
Contains more Fats +2015.2%
Contains more Other +209.6%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 6.73
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +838.5%
Contains more Fats +2015.2%
Contains more Other +209.6%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 6.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7143.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1541.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7143.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1541.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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 Carambola
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 Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 3.93g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 1.04g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.33g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 6.73g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 31kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 3.98g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 20mg 3mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.08mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 12mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 133mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.74mg 0.12mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.256mg 0.037mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 61IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.15mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.014mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.016mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.367mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.391mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.017mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 12µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.008mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.044mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.044mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.077mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.077mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.021mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.037mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.008mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Carambola
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Carambola
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.019g Carambola
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 0.03g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.184g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Carambola
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
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.