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

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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and cream cheese?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin K, iron, and vitamin C, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in cholesterol.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than cream cheese (0).

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.2%
Contains more IronIron +590.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
~equal in Selenium ~8.6µg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2929.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +393.4%

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% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +309.9%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +622.9%
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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.352g 20.213g 86%
Fats 6.98g 34.44g 42%
Vitamin A 65µg 308µg 27%
Cholesterol 26mg 101mg 25%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.091mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 8.907g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.056mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.23mg 13%
Calories 129kcal 350kcal 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.011mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.483g 10%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.1µg 10%
Iron 0.76mg 0.11mg 8%
Calcium 20mg 97mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Protein 9.76g 6.15g 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Copper 0.073mg 0.018mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.22µg 5%
Sodium 402mg 314mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 9mg 4%
Potassium 218mg 132mg 3%
Phosphorus 94mg 107mg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.5mg 2%
Folate 16µg 9µg 2%
Choline 37.4mg 27.2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.023mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 0.35g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Selenium 8.1µg 8.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.86mg 1%
Carbs 6.87g 5.52g 0%
Net carbs 5.37g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 3.76g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.517mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Cream 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.