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

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Differences between kung Pao chicken and milk

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, and iron, while milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 22% higher.
  • Milk contains 136 times less vitamin K than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 13.6µg of vitamin K, while milk contains 0.1µg.
  • The amount of sodium in milk is lower.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more IronIron +2433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +630%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~95mg

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%
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2864.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +556.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +327.3%

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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.6%
Contains more FatsFats +619.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +114.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +684.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8528.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Milk
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100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Milk DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.035g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.093mg 17%
Sodium 402mg 44mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.037mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.47µg 15%
Protein 9.76g 3.37g 13%
Calcium 20mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.003mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.185mg 10%
Selenium 8.1µg 3.3µg 9%
Iron 0.76mg 0.03mg 9%
Fats 6.98g 0.97g 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 0.01mg 7%
Cholesterol 26mg 5mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.01mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.277g 5%
Calories 129kcal 42kcal 4%
Choline 37.4mg 17.7mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.633g 3%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.361mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 11mg 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.42mg 3%
Potassium 218mg 150mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.02mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Carbs 6.87g 4.99g 1%
Vitamin A 65µg 58µg 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 4.99g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 5.2g N/A
Phosphorus 94mg 95mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.004g 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 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.