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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Fruitcake different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Fruitcake is richer in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Fruitcake is 16% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Fruitcake. While Kung Pao chicken contains 7.1mg of Vitamin C, Fruitcake contains only 0.5mg.
  • Fruitcake has less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +305%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +174.1%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +305%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%

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 +5804.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +25%
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% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5804.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +236.6%
Contains more Water +195.6%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +796.7%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +236.6%
Contains more Water +195.6%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +796.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.323
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.323

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 9.76g 2.9g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 6.87g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 129kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 27.42g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 20mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 0.76mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 52mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 153mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.74mg 0.27mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.22mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 2µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 22IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.9mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.791mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.226mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.046mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.01µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.042mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.102mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.121mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.206mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.121mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.059mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.14mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.144mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.071mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 5mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.034g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g 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 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.323g Fruitcake
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.