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

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What are the differences between kung Pao chicken and nachos?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin C; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% more.
  • Nachos contain 9 times less cholesterol than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 26mg of cholesterol, while nachos contain 3mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index (55) than nachos (75).

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.75mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.6µg

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%
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more WaterWater +99.9%
Contains more FatsFats +208%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +408.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%

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
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +545.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.9%

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
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +250.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1019.8%
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 Nachos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 14.02g 30%
Fats 6.98g 21.5g 22%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 4.08mg 20%
Phosphorus 94mg 198mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 5.04g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.63mg 13%
Calories 129kcal 343kcal 11%
Starch 2.53g 28.33g 11%
Protein 9.76g 4.32g 11%
Carbs 6.87g 34.91g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.123mg 8%
Cholesterol 26mg 3mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 3.2g 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.133mg 6%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 19.3µg 5%
Potassium 218mg 362mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 63mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 42mg 4%
Sodium 402mg 313mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.352g 2.173g 4%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.187mg 3%
Choline 37.4mg 26.4mg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.07µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.215mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.38mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.86mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.064mg 1%
Selenium 8.1µg 8.6µg 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 31.71g N/A
Iron 0.76mg 0.75mg 0%
Sugar 3.03g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.821g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 ($)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.