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

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Corn nuts

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, however, Corn nuts are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Corn nuts covers your daily Fiber needs 28% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Iron +123.7%
Contains more Magnesium +354.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Zinc +154.1%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%
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 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Iron +123.7%
Contains more Magnesium +354.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Zinc +154.1%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%

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 +284.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
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 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4573.8%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +943.7%
Contains more Other +111.2%
Equal in Protein - 9
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +4573.8%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +943.7%
Contains more Other +111.2%
Equal in Protein - 9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.22
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.22

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 nuts
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 nuts Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 9.76g 9g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 6.87g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 129kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Corn nuts
Fiber 1.5g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 20mg 17mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 24mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 94mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 218mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 402mg 600mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.073mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.256mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 338IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 17µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.507mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.374mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.187mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 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 Corn nuts
Trans Fat 0.034g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.58g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.22g Corn nuts
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Corn nuts
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
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.