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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +707.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +571.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +782.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +767.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +517.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1324.5%
Contains more OtherOther +111.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.2%
~equal in Water ~81.22g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +1760%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +508.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Corn grits Opinion
Calories 129kcal 74kcal Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 1.58g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.49g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 14.85g Corn grits
Carbs 6.87g 15.95g Corn grits
Cholesterol 26mg Corn grits
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 218mg 27mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 3.03g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.09mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 94mg 14mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.01mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 27µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.034g Corn grits
Choline 37.4mg 2.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.081g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.191g 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
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Corn grits
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
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 Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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 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.