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

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A recap on differences between Kung Pao chicken and Pineapple

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple covers your daily Vitamin C needs 45% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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 +53.8%
Contains more Iron +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
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 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +162.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1075%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%

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 A +2139.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +573.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
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% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2139.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +573.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1707.4%
Contains more Fats +5716.7%
Contains more Other +631.8%
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Water +15%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +1707.4%
Contains more Fats +5716.7%
Contains more Other +631.8%
Contains more Carbs +91%
Contains more Water +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +222%
Contains more Glucose +174.6%
Contains more Fructose +292.6%
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
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +222%
Contains more Glucose +174.6%
Contains more Fructose +292.6%

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 Pineapple
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 11.72g Pineapple
Protein 9.76g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.12g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 13.12g Pineapple
Calories 129kcal 50kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 3.03g 9.85g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.4g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 13mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.29mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 8mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 109mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.74mg 0.12mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.256mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 8.1µg 0.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 58IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.213mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.112mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.7µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.005mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.019mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.019mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.024mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.026mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.012mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.021mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.024mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.01mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Pineapple
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Pineapple
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.009g Pineapple
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 0.04g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Pineapple
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
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.343g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.