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

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Onion

  • Onion contains less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 17% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Onions, 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 Iron +261.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Contains more Selenium +1520%
Contains more Calcium +15%
Contains less Sodium -99%
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 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +261.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Contains more Selenium +1520%
Contains more Calcium +15%
Contains less Sodium -99%

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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Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +64850%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.4
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 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +64850%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +787.3%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Other +360%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Water +19.2%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +787.3%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Other +360%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Water +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +87.9%
Contains more Glucose +212.7%
Contains more Fructose +138.9%
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
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +87.9%
Contains more Glucose +212.7%
Contains more Fructose +138.9%

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 Onion
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Onion Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 7.64g Onion
Protein 9.76g 1.1g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.1g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 9.34g Onion
Calories 129kcal 40kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 1.29g Onion
Sugar 3.03g 4.24g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 20mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.76mg 0.21mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 29mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 146mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.74mg 0.17mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.039mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.129mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 2IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.027mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.116mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.123mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.12mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.014mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.021mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.014mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.025mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.039mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.002mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.025mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.021mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.014mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Onion
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Onion
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.042g Onion
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 0.013g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.017g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.