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

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Important differences between kung Pao chicken and oatmeal

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C; however, oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 65% more.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +684.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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%
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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
Contains more CholineCholine +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.025mg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +311.8%
Contains more FatsFats +413.2%
Contains more OtherOther +182.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +455.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +608.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +541.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +309.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.76mg 5.96mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.26mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.426g 17%
Protein 9.76g 2.37g 15%
Sodium 402mg 49mg 15%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.558mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.215mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.4µg 11%
Fats 6.98g 1.36g 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 130µg 7%
Folate 16µg 44µg 7%
Selenium 8.1µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.07mg 6%
Choline 37.4mg 4.7mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 218mg 61mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.226g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.317mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.391g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.29mg 4%
Calories 129kcal 68kcal 3%
Starch 2.53g 10.37g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.025mg 2%
Carbs 6.87g 11.67g 2%
Phosphorus 94mg 77mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.62mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.066mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 9.97g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 3.03g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.057mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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