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Kung Pao chicken vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and chocolate cake

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily vitamin A needs 23% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 6 times less vitamin B6 than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 0.243mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate cake has 0.041mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less cholesterol.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +111.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.28mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +243.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more WaterWater +206.5%
Contains more FatsFats +116.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +677.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

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% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.761g

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.352g 5.43g 19%
Choline 37.4mg 128.4mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.041mg 16%
Carbs 6.87g 53.4g 16%
Copper 0.073mg 0.207mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.213mg 12%
Calories 129kcal 371kcal 12%
Fats 6.98g 15.1g 12%
Iron 0.76mg 1.61mg 11%
Cholesterol 26mg 58mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 6.039g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.137mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.141mg 9%
Protein 9.76g 5.3g 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.2mg 8%
Selenium 8.1µg 11.9µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.304mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 60mg 4%
Sodium 402mg 315mg 4%
Folate 16µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 32mg 2%
Potassium 218mg 140mg 2%
Phosphorus 94mg 106mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.761g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.28mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g 0%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.69mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.005g 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 Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.078g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients

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

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