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

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Summary of differences between kung Pao chicken and cassava

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, cassava is higher in vitamin C.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need for vitamin A, 26% more than cassava.
  • The glycemic index of cassava is higher.

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

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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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +181.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +615.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +617.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2392.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +159.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +454%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2797.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6191.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cassava DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.048g 20%
Sodium 402mg 14mg 17%
Protein 9.76g 1.36g 17%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 20.6mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.088mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.854mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.9µg 10%
Carbs 6.87g 38.06g 10%
Fats 6.98g 0.28g 10%
Phosphorus 94mg 27mg 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.107mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 1µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.074g 6%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.19mg 6%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.384mg 6%
Iron 0.76mg 0.27mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.087mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.075g 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.34mg 4%
Folate 16µg 27µg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg 3%
Choline 37.4mg 23.7mg 2%
Calories 129kcal 160kcal 2%
Potassium 218mg 271mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.048mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 36.26g N/A
Calcium 20mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 3.03g 1.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.02mg 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 Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.278g)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.