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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 B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 94% more than Kung Pao chicken.

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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.82
Equal in Zinc - 0.73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.82
Equal in Zinc - 0.73

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1136.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1136.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.2%
Contains more Water +550.3%
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Carbs +791.1%
Equal in Other - 1.71
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +223.2%
Contains more Water +550.3%
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Carbs +791.1%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.8%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.8%

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 Macaroon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 9.76g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 6.87g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 129kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 45.16g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 20mg 5mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 24mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 94mg 68mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 123mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.74mg 0.73mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 6.8µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.22mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.096mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.034g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 1.352g 20.099g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.61g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.81g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.747g)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients

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

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