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Kung Pao chicken vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Croissant different?

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Croissant is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 52% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 8 times more Vitamin K than Croissant. Kung Pao chicken has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Croissant has 1.8µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Croissants, butter types were used in this article.

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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 +50%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +167.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +180.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.75
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +167.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +180.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.75
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Water +222.3%
Contains more Fats +200.9%
Contains more Carbs +566.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Water +222.3%
Contains more Fats +200.9%
Contains more Carbs +566.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.3%

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 Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 9.76g 8.2g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 21g Croissant
Carbs 6.87g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 129kcal 406kcal Croissant
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 11.26g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 20mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 0.76mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 218mg 118mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 467mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.256mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 8.1µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 1299IU 744IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.84mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.188mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.058mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.8µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.099mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.284mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.365mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.623mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.329mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.175mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.47mg 0.41mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.187mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 67mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Croissant
Saturated Fat 1.352g 11.659g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.094g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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