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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 cover your daily fiber needs 28% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of corn nuts is 40.

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.
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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +354.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more IronIron +123.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 22% 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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.2%
~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
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 WaterWater +4573.8%
Contains more FatsFats +104.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +943.7%
Contains more OtherOther +111.2%
~equal in Protein ~9g

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
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.22g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Fiber 1.5g 8.4g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.35mg 27%
Phosphorus 94mg 283mg 27%
Carbs 6.87g 71.7g 22%
Magnesium 24mg 109mg 20%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Calories 129kcal 436kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 7.36g 13%
Iron 0.76mg 1.7mg 12%
Fats 6.98g 14.3g 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.88mg 10%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.487mg 10%
Sodium 402mg 600mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.507mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 0.136mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.4mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.142mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.352g 2.58g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 65µg 17µg 5%
Folate 16µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.187mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.374mg 3%
Protein 9.76g 9g 2%
Potassium 218mg 286mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.22g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 63.3g N/A
Calcium 20mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Corn nuts
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
17%
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 Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
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.