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

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A recap on differences between Kung Pao chicken and Gingerbread

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin C, yet Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 27% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 71 times more Vitamin C than Gingerbread. While Kung Pao chicken contains 7.1mg of Vitamin C, Gingerbread contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 +74.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.7%
Contains more Calcium +255%
Contains more Iron +278.9%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Copper +167.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.7%
Contains more Calcium +255%
Contains more Iron +278.9%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Copper +167.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%

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 +2606.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.5%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2606.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.5%
Contains more Folate +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150.3%
Contains more Water +167.1%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +616.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +150.3%
Contains more Water +167.1%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +616.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 9.76g 3.9g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 6.87g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 129kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 0.76mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 24mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 94mg 54mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 402mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.74mg 0.39mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.256mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 8.1µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 1299IU 48IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 14µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.738mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.375mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.06µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.047mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.124mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.151mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.279mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.131mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.08mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.195mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.173mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.087mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 32mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 1.352g 4.122g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 4.216g Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread
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%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients

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

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