Kung Pao chicken vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kung Pao chicken and edam?
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% more.
- Edam contains 34 times less vitamin B3 than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 2.757mg of vitamin B3, while edam contains 0.082mg.
- Kung Pao chicken has less sodium.
- Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than kung Pao chicken (55).
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, edam types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2227.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3555% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +406.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +470.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79% |
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 EVitamin E | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3262.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +219.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +491.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +273.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +607.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1300% |
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:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +380.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +156% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +298.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.1% |
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
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +354.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +273.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 17.572g | 74% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 731mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 536mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 1.54µg | 60% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 27.8g | 32% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 24.99g | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 3.75mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.389mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 89mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 243µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 812mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.082mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.665g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 8.125g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.076mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 14.5µg | 12% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 357kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.011mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 2.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.281mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 1.43g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 218mg | 188mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Folate | 16µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 1.034mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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