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

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Falafel?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Copper, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% more.
  • Falafel contains 8 times less Selenium than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 8.1µg of Selenium, while Falafel contains 1µg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Falafel, home-prepared 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 Selenium +710%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +168.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +169.9%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Selenium +710%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +168.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +253.4%
Contains more Manganese +169.9%

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 +9892.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
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% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9892.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +481.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +116%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Contains more Other +50.9%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +116%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Contains more Other +50.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 9.76g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 6.98g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 6.87g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 129kcal 333kcal Falafel
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Falafel
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.76mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 24mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 94mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 218mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 402mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 0.74mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.073mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.256mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 8.1µg 1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 13IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.044mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.292mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.125mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.407mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.775mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.449mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.24mg 0.187mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.47mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.265mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.383g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 4.16g Falafel
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients

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

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