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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Granola different?

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron than Granola.
  • Granola covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 495% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins types were 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 Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +721.9%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Equal in Potassium - 215
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% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +721.9%
Contains more Selenium +113.6%
Equal in Potassium - 215

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 C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1579%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10809.1%
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 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1579%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10809.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Water +2036.6%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +1077.6%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +12.2%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Water +2036.6%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +1077.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.39
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.39

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Granola Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 73.9g Granola
Protein 9.76g 8.7g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 5.7g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 80.9g Granola
Calories 129kcal 389kcal Granola
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 28.3g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 7g Granola
Calcium 20mg 33mg Granola
Iron 0.76mg 3.7mg Granola
Magnesium 24mg 68mg Granola
Phosphorus 94mg 228mg Granola
Potassium 218mg 215mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 0.74mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.073mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 1299IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 1.02mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 0µg 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 7.1mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 16µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.3µg Kung Pao chicken
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 Granola
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Granola
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.39g 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 2.5g Granola
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.6g Kung Pao chicken
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 Granola
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
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola
Granola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.