Kung Pao chicken vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kung Pao chicken and macaroon different?
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin C; however, macaroon is richer in copper and fiber.
- Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 94% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Macaroon 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 macaroon is 32.
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cookies, coconut macaroon types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +268.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +436.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1153.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1136.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +311% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 1.352g | 20.099g | 85% |
Fats | 6.98g | 22.55g | 24% |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.269mg | 22% |
Carbs | 6.87g | 61.22g | 18% |
Calories | 129kcal | 460kcal | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.81g | 15% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g | 14% |
Protein | 9.76g | 3.02g | 13% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.096mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 1.1µg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
Sodium | 402mg | 241mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
Choline | 37.4mg | 9.1mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 68mg | 4% |
Potassium | 218mg | 123mg | 3% |
Folate | 16µg | 3µg | 3% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 6.8µg | 2% |
Calcium | 20mg | 5mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 29mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 0.82mg | 1% |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 1.61g | 1% |
Net carbs | 5.37g | 56.12g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | 45.16g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.73mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.265mg | 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 |
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:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +550.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +223.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +791.1% |
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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
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +272.8% |