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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +422.2%
Contains more Potassium +990%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +552.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
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% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +422.2%
Contains more Potassium +990%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +552.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +68%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
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 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +68%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +430.4%
Contains more Fats +2808.3%
Contains more Other +265.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Contains more Water +12.9%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
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 Protein +430.4%
Contains more Fats +2808.3%
Contains more Other +265.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.4%
Contains more Water +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6484.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2153.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6484.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2153.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2557.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2557.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 5.37g 12.48g Cream of Wheat
Protein 9.76g 1.84g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.24g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 13.08g Cream of Wheat
Calories 129kcal 62kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 0.76mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 18mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.74mg 0.17mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.043mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 3.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 773IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 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
Folate 16µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.034g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
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 0.033g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.134g Kung Pao chicken
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Cream of Wheat
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
28%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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.