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Kung Pao chicken vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Curry powder

  • Curry powder is richer than Kung Pao chicken in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin K, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Curry powder is 350% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spices, curry powder.

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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 Calcium +2525%
Contains more Iron +2413.2%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.4%
Contains more Potassium +436.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +535.1%
Contains more Copper +1543.8%
Contains more Manganese +3142.2%
Contains more Selenium +397.5%
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 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains more Calcium +2525%
Contains more Iron +2413.2%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.4%
Contains more Potassium +436.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +535.1%
Contains more Copper +1543.8%
Contains more Manganese +3142.2%
Contains more Selenium +397.5%

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 +6736.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.8%
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 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
Contains more Vitamin A +6736.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +749.8%
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +100.7%
Contains more Carbs +712.7%
Contains more Other +339.1%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more Water +749.8%
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +100.7%
Contains more Carbs +712.7%
Contains more Other +339.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.056
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.056

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +46.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
22% 41% 29% 8%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.21 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +81%
Contains more Fructose +46.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 2.63g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 6.98g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 6.87g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 129kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 3.03g 2.76g Curry powder
Fiber 1.5g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 20mg 525mg Curry powder
Iron 0.76mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 24mg 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 94mg 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 218mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 402mg 52mg Curry powder
Zinc 0.74mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 0.073mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 0.256mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 8.1µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 1299IU 19IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.7mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.105mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.11mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.35mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.775mg 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.449mg 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.24mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.47mg 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.265mg 0.29mg Curry powder
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Curry powder
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.648g Kung Pao chicken
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 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.056g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.255g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Curry powder
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
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.