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Kung Pao chicken vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Graham cracker

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin C, however, Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +285%
Contains more Iron +397.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Copper +132.9%
Contains more Manganese +298%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +285%
Contains more Iron +397.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Copper +132.9%
Contains more Manganese +298%

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 +64850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +728.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 14.3
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% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +64850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +728.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 14.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.9%
Contains more Water +2105.9%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +1030.4%
Equal in Other - 1.66
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +45.9%
Contains more Water +2105.9%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +1030.4%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1740.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1126.9%
Contains more Glucose +65.1%
Contains more Fructose +83.3%
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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1740.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1126.9%
Contains more Glucose +65.1%
Contains more Fructose +83.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 9.76g 6.69g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 6.87g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 129kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 2.53g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.54g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 3.03g 24.85g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 20mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 0.76mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 24mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 94mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 218mg 170mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 459mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.073mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.256mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 8.1µg 6.3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 2IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.42mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.156mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.055g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.633g Kung Pao chicken
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 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.