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Kung Pao chicken vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and chicken fingers

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 34% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Chicken fingers have 118 times less vitamin A than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 1299IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers have 11IU.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116%
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg
~equal in Copper ~0.069mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.8%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.9%
Contains more FatsFats +99.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.1%
Contains more OtherOther +82.6%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.5%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +365%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +573.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 8.217mg 34%
Phosphorus 94mg 282mg 27%
Protein 9.76g 19.22g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 5.783g 18%
Selenium 8.1µg 17.5µg 17%
Sodium 402mg 769mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.244mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.426mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 3.17mg 14%
Fats 6.98g 13.95g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.179mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 4.83g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 3µg 7%
Calories 129kcal 271kcal 7%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.1mg 7%
Cholesterol 26mg 48mg 7%
Starch 2.53g 17.03g 6%
Saturated fat 1.352g 2.493g 5%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8µg 5%
Potassium 218mg 373mg 5%
Carbs 6.87g 17.25g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg 2%
Choline 37.4mg 43.7mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Folate 16µg 19µg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.228mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 16.05g N/A
Calcium 20mg 17mg 0%
Iron 0.76mg 0.73mg 0%
Sugar 3.03g 0.4g N/A
Copper 0.073mg 0.069mg 0%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.71mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.141g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.