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

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Pecan

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Iron than Pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 185% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Nuts, pecans.

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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 Selenium +113.2%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +232.9%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +512.2%
Contains more Copper +1543.8%
Contains more Manganese +1657.8%
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 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +232.9%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +512.2%
Contains more Copper +1543.8%
Contains more Manganese +1657.8%

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.
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Pecan
Contains more Vitamin A +2219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
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 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2219.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Folate +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2024.4%
Contains more Fats +931.1%
Contains more Carbs +101.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.17
Equal in Other - 1.48
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% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +2024.4%
Contains more Fats +931.1%
Contains more Carbs +101.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.17
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1777.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +450%
Contains more Glucose +1475%
Contains more Fructose +1250%
Contains more Sucrose +109.7%
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
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +450%
Contains more Glucose +1475%
Contains more Fructose +1250%
Contains more Sucrose +109.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 4.26g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 9.17g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 6.87g 13.86g Pecan
Calories 129kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 2.53g 0.46g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.04g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 3.97g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 20mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 0.76mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 24mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 94mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 218mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 402mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 0.74mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.073mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.256mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 8.1µg 3.8µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 56IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.13mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.167mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.21mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 22µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 3.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.093mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.306mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.336mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.598mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.287mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.183mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.47mg 0.411mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.262mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Pecan
Trans Fat 0.034g Pecan
Saturated Fat 1.352g 6.18g Kung Pao chicken
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 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 21.614g Pecan
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.