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

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Dates ?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Dates are higher in Fiber, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Dates ' daily need coverage for Fiber is 26% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Dates, deglet noor 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 Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains more Calcium +95%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +200.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +182.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.262
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% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains more Calcium +95%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +200.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +182.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.262

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 +12890%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +12890%
Contains more Vitamin E +1940%
Contains more Vitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +298.4%
Contains more Fats +1689.7%
Contains more Water +264.2%
Contains more Carbs +992.1%
Equal in Other - 1.6
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% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +298.4%
Contains more Fats +1689.7%
Contains more Water +264.2%
Contains more Carbs +992.1%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5936.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15794.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5936.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15794.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1181.7%
Contains more Glucose +3054%
Contains more Fructose +3522.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1181.7%
Contains more Glucose +3054%
Contains more Fructose +3522.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Dates Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 67.03g Dates
Protein 9.76g 2.45g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.39g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 75.03g Dates
Calories 129kcal 282kcal Dates
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 19.56g Dates
Sugar 3.03g 63.35g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 8g Dates
Calcium 20mg 39mg Dates
Iron 0.76mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 24mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 94mg 62mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 402mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.74mg 0.29mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.256mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 8.1µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 10IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.274mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.165mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.7µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.012mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.043mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.084mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.066mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.022mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.071mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Dates
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Dates
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.032g Dates
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 0.036g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.019g Kung Pao chicken
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 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.