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Kung Pao chicken vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Muenster cheese different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Muenster cheese is 89% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 27 times more Vitamin B3 than Muenster cheese. While Kung Pao chicken contains 2.757mg of Vitamin B3, Muenster cheese contains only 0.103mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, muenster are the varieties 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 Iron +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
Contains more Calcium +3485%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.9%
Contains more Zinc +279.7%
Contains more Selenium +79%
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 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +3100%
Contains more Calcium +3485%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.9%
Contains more Zinc +279.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2576.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +444%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1236.4%
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 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2576.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +444%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1236.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +513.4%
Contains more Water +79%
Contains more Protein +139.9%
Contains more Fats +330.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +513.4%
Contains more Water +79%
Contains more Protein +139.9%
Contains more Fats +330.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.9%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 1.12g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 6.98g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 6.87g 1.12g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.76mg 0.41mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 94mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 218mg 134mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 628mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.073mg 0.031mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.008mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1299IU 1012IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.26mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.013mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.103mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.056mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 12µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.407mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.775mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.449mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.24mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.47mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.265mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 26mg 96mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 1.352g 19.113g 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 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.661g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Muenster cheese
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
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.