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

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Pita

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pita has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Pita's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 20% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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 Potassium +81.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +130.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Copper +130.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97

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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Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +481.7%
Contains more Water +133%
Contains more Carbs +710.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
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% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +481.7%
Contains more Water +133%
Contains more Carbs +710.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Equal in Protein - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pita Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 53.5g Pita
Protein 9.76g 9.1g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 1.2g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 55.7g Pita
Calories 129kcal 275kcal Pita
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Pita
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 20mg 86mg Pita
Iron 0.76mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 94mg 97mg Pita
Potassium 218mg 120mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 536mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.073mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.256mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.097mg Pita
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.142mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.397mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.034mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.105mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.257mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.349mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.634mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.219mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.16mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.47mg 0.394mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.195mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.034g Pita
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.166g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.105g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.535g 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 Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.186g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.