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

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Corn grits

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin C, however, Corn grits has more Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corn grits's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% more.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +571.4%
Contains more Potassium +707.4%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +422.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +782.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
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 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +571.4%
Contains more Potassium +707.4%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +422.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +782.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +517.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Equal in Water - 81.22
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +517.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Equal in Water - 81.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1481.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1481.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1760%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +508.3%
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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1760%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +508.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 14.85g Corn grits
Protein 9.76g 1.58g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.49g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 15.95g Corn grits
Calories 129kcal 74kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 15.39g Corn grits
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 0.76mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 14mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 27mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.74mg 0.09mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.01mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.672mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.052mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.028mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 27µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.011mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.052mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.058mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.228mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.031mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.029mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.087mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.077mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.048mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.034g Corn grits
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.076g Corn grits
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 0.081g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.191g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Corn grits
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
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.276g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.