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Kung Pao chicken vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Plantain chips?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5.
  • Plantain chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Plantain chips have 20 times less Selenium than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 8.1µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips have 0.4µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types in this comparison.

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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 +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +260.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Copper +171.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.276
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +260.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.8%
Contains more Copper +171.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.276

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 B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1386
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +110.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1386

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +328.1%
Contains more Water +3478%
Contains more Fats +323.9%
Contains more Carbs +829.3%
Contains more Other +36.6%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +328.1%
Contains more Water +3478%
Contains more Fats +323.9%
Contains more Carbs +829.3%
Contains more Other +36.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +102.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1907.9%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +102.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1907.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 9.76g 2.28g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 6.87g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 129kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 2.53g 50.8g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1.5g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 20mg 9mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 24mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 94mg 78mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 402mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.74mg 0.37mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.256mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 1.02mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 7.1mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.04mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.802mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 16µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.185g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 8.337g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.078g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Plantain chips
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
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.