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

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Summary of differences between kung Pao chicken and Limburger

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin B3; however, Limburger is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 77% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 17 times more vitamin B3 than Limburger. While kung Pao chicken has 2.757mg of vitamin B3, Limburger has only 0.158mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.3%
Contains more IronIron +484.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +573.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2385%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1644.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +491.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +814.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +845.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1302%
Contains more WaterWater +54.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.4%
Contains more FatsFats +290.4%
Contains more OtherOther +135.4%

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.352g 16.746g 70%
Calcium 20mg 497mg 48%
Phosphorus 94mg 393mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 1.04µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.503mg 34%
Fats 6.98g 27.25g 31%
Vitamin A 65µg 340µg 31%
Cholesterol 26mg 90mg 21%
Protein 9.76g 20.05g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.495g 17%
Sodium 402mg 800mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 8.606g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.158mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.177mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.086mg 12%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.1mg 12%
Folate 16µg 58µg 11%
Calories 129kcal 327kcal 10%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.3µg 9%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.038mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Iron 0.76mg 0.13mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 0.021mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.08mg 4%
Choline 37.4mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Potassium 218mg 128mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Carbs 6.87g 0.49g 2%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.578mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g 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 Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients

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

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