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Kung Pao chicken vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Corn chips

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Corn chips has more Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Corn chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 41% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Copper +38.4%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Equal in Selenium - 7.6
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 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Copper +38.4%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Equal in Selenium - 7.6

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 +1782.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%
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 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +1782.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Water +6888.8%
Contains more Fats +377.9%
Contains more Carbs +728.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Water +6888.8%
Contains more Fats +377.9%
Contains more Carbs +728.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +588.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1930%
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +588.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1930%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 52.9g Corn chips
Protein 9.76g 6.17g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 6.87g 56.9g Corn chips
Calories 129kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 2.53g 51.36g Corn chips
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.5g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 20mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 0.76mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Magnesium 24mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 94mg 194mg Corn chips
Potassium 218mg 144mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 514mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Copper 0.073mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.256mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 8.1µg 7.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 69IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.047mg Corn chips
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.078mg Corn chips
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.842mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.167mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 8µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 6.3µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.046mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.246mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.235mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.449mg 0.185mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.137mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.322mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.331mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.088g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 4.331g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Corn chips
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
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.979g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.