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

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The main differences between kung Pao chicken and nutmeg

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 123% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 25 times more sodium than nutmeg. Kung Pao chicken contains 402mg of sodium, while nutmeg contains 16mg.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +662.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +820%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +1306.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1032.8%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +981.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.057mg

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1100.3%
Contains more FatsFats +420.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +617.5%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +762.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.256mg 2.9mg 115%
Saturated fat 1.352g 25.94g 112%
Copper 0.073mg 1.027mg 106%
Fiber 1.5g 20.8g 77%
Fats 6.98g 36.31g 45%
Magnesium 24mg 183mg 38%
Iron 0.76mg 3.04mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.346mg 26%
Calories 129kcal 525kcal 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.35g 18%
Sodium 402mg 16mg 17%
Phosphorus 94mg 213mg 17%
Calcium 20mg 184mg 16%
Folate 16µg 76µg 15%
Carbs 6.87g 49.29g 14%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.15mg 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 1.6µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.299mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Protein 9.76g 5.84g 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.16mg 6%
Choline 37.4mg 8.8mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 3mg 5%
Potassium 218mg 350mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 3.22g 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.057mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.