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

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A recap on differences between Kung Pao chicken and Onion rings

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, yet Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 17% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55%
Contains more IronIron +64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg
~equal in Sodium ~370mg

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% 78% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%
~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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.7%
Contains more WaterWater +61.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more FatsFats +104.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.8%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.7%

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +911.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +133.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~1.76g
~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 Onion rings
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Onion rings Opinion
Calories 129kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 9.76g 4.14g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 6.87g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Onion rings
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 218mg 123mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 3.03g 5.1g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.073mg
Zinc 0.74mg 0.42mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 94mg 71mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.46mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 8.1µg 5.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.349mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.294mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.117mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 16µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.053g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg 10.7mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.137g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.07mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.15mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.214mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.35mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.151mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.081mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.216mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.109mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Onion rings
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.785g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.