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Kung Pao chicken vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Lemon meringue pie

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemon meringue pie is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 17% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 2.757mg of Vitamin B3, while Lemon meringue pie has 0.944mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pie, lemon meringue, 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
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 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%

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 +711.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.1%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.12
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 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.1%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +156.8%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +469.1%
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% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +156.8%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +469.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%

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 Lemon meringue pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 9.76g 3.8g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 6.87g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 129kcal 285kcal Lemon meringue pie
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 12mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 42mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 65mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 242mg Lemon meringue pie
Zinc 0.74mg 0.28mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.128mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 1299IU 160IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 43µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 3.3mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.118mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.944mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.214mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.027mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.046mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.143mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.169mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.292mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.181mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.092mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.194mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.192mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.087mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 53mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 1.352g 3.185g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie
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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Lemon meringue pie
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
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken 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
  2. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients

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

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