Kung Pao chicken vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kung Pao chicken and crouton
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A and vitamin B6, while crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% higher.
- The amount of sodium in kung Pao chicken is lower.
- Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Croutons, plain.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +75.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more IronIron | +436.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +363% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +834.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1846.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +394.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +725% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1259.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +969.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
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Fats
~6.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 37.5µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.623mg | 49% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 4.08mg | 42% |
| Folate | 16µg | 132µg | 29% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 73.5g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.026mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 5.439mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.272mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 407kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 698mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.273g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.5mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 11.9g | 4% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 3.059g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fats | 6.98g | 6.6g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 1.51g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals