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Kung Pao chicken vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Cream of Wheat?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 53% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types in this comparison.

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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% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +990%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +422.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +552.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%

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.
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% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
~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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +430.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2808.3%
Contains more OtherOther +265.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6484.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2153.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2557.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Cream of Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cream of Wheat Opinion
Calories 129kcal 62kcal Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 1.84g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.24g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 12.48g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 6.87g 13.08g Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 218mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 3.03g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.043mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.17mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 18mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 1299IU 773IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 3.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.082mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.034g Cream of Wheat
Choline 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.033g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.134g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.025mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.058mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.08mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.139mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.047mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.034mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.099mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.089mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.042mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 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 Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Cream of Wheat
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
26%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
27%
Cream of Wheat

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 - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.314g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.