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

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Pimiento

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pimento, canned.

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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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.9%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +178.3%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains more Iron +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
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 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.9%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains more Zinc +289.5%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +178.3%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains more Iron +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1095.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1095.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +787.3%
Contains more Fats +2226.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Other +302.5%
Contains more Water +24.5%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +787.3%
Contains more Fats +2226.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Other +302.5%
Contains more Water +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10765%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10765%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 3.2g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 1.1g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.3g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 5.1g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 23kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 2.71g Pimiento
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 20mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 17mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 158mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.74mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.092mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0.2µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.69mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.017mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.615mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.01mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.215mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8.3µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.014mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.04mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.036mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.058mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.013mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.034mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.046mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.022mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Pimiento
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Pimiento
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.045g Pimiento
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 0.02g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.161g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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 Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/nutrients

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

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