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Kung Pao chicken vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kung Pao chicken and cottage cheese

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and vitamin C, while cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 23% higher.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

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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 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.6%
Contains more IronIron +985.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +315%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
~equal in Sodium ~364mg

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% 12% 1.6% 1.5% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +290.9%

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
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +62.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
~equal in Water ~79.79g

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2355.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cottage cheese
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cottage cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.123g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.099mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.046mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.43µg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.002mg 11%
Phosphorus 94mg 159mg 9%
Iron 0.76mg 0.07mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.163mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.08mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 83mg 6%
Copper 0.073mg 0.029mg 5%
Fats 6.98g 4.3g 4%
Magnesium 24mg 8mg 4%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.4mg 3%
Choline 37.4mg 18.4mg 3%
Potassium 218mg 104mg 3%
Vitamin A 65µg 37µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.778g 3%
Selenium 8.1µg 9.7µg 3%
Cholesterol 26mg 17mg 3%
Protein 9.76g 11.12g 3%
Saturated fat 1.352g 1.718g 2%
Sodium 402mg 364mg 2%
Calories 129kcal 98kcal 2%
Folate 16µg 12µg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.557mg 1%
Carbs 6.87g 3.38g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 3.38g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 3.03g 2.67g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.027mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.147mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.591mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 1.116mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.934mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.269mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.577mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.748mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.326mg 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 Cottage cheese
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%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $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?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients

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

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