Kung Pao chicken vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kung Pao chicken and cinnamon roll
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C; however, cinnamon roll is higher in calcium, vitamin B1, folate, selenium, and iron.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 56% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has 650 times more vitamin A than cinnamon roll. While kung Pao chicken has 1299IU of vitamin A, cinnamon roll has only 2IU.
- Cinnamon roll has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +815% |
Contains more IronIron | +80.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +539.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +252.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +559.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +294% |
Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +281.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +607.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +301.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
16.39 g
Sucrose:
20.11 g
Glucose:
3.05 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +547.8% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +981.2% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +384.1% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +105.6% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 1.352g | 12.649g | 51% |
Fats | 6.98g | 26.61g | 30% |
Calories | 129kcal | 452kcal | 16% |
Calcium | 20mg | 183mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 8.723g | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.038mg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.211mg | 15% |
Folate | 16µg | 72µg | 14% |
Carbs | 6.87g | 48.6g | 14% |
Protein | 9.76g | 4.45g | 11% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 13µg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 1.37mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 26mg | 5mg | 7% |
Starch | 2.53g | 16.39g | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.138mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 131mg | 5% |
Choline | 37.4mg | 10.6mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 3.676g | 4% |
Sodium | 402mg | 305mg | 4% |
Potassium | 218mg | 102mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.337mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 14mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 2.404mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.16µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 15.2µg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1.11g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1.15mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 1.2g | 1% |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 5.37g | 47.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | 25.7g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.295g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.225g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 3.352g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.297g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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