Kung Pao chicken vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and pistachios
- The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium in pistachios is higher than in kung Pao chicken.
- Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 136% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +15.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +404.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +370.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +415.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1680.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +197.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +421.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +368.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +26.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2618.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +599.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +218.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.073mg | 1.3mg | 136% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 1.7mg | 112% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 14.38g | 76% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.87mg | 70% |
Fats | 6.98g | 45.32g | 59% |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 490mg | 57% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 23.257g | 53% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 1.2mg | 41% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 3.92mg | 40% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 10.6g | 36% |
Potassium | 218mg | 1025mg | 24% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 121mg | 23% |
Calories | 129kcal | 560kcal | 22% |
Protein | 9.76g | 20.16g | 21% |
Saturated fat | 1.352g | 5.907g | 21% |
Sodium | 402mg | 1mg | 17% |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 2.2mg | 13% |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 2.86mg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.3mg | 9% |
Folate | 16µg | 51µg | 9% |
Calcium | 20mg | 105mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
Carbs | 6.87g | 27.17g | 7% |
Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 26µg | 4% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 7µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 5.6mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 5.37g | 16.57g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | 7.66g | N/A |
Starch | 2.53g | 1.67g | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.47mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 0.24g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 14.091g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1611.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +549.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +85.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +970.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +376.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
1.67 g
Sucrose:
6.87 g
Glucose:
0.32 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +51.5% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +96.9% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +125% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +269.4% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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