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

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Important differences between kung Pao chicken and ladyfinger

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A; however, ladyfinger has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 65% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 3 times more sodium than ladyfinger. Kung Pao chicken has 402mg of sodium, while ladyfinger has 147mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135%
Contains more IronIron +371.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +381.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +283.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%
Contains more FatsFats +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +769%
~equal in Protein ~10.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.3%

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 Ladyfinger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 26mg 221mg 65%
Iron 0.76mg 3.58mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.428mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.75µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.284mg 21%
Carbs 6.87g 59.7g 18%
Folate 16µg 77µg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Calories 129kcal 363kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.116mg 12%
Phosphorus 94mg 173mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.423g 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin A 65µg 167µg 11%
Sodium 402mg 147mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.122mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.352g 3.022g 8%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.14mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.104mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 3.745g 4%
Fats 6.98g 9.1g 3%
Potassium 218mg 113mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 47mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 12mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.095mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 1g 2%
Protein 9.76g 10.6g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.036g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Ladyfinger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.