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

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Prunes

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, and Vitamin C, however, Prunes is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Prunes covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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 Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +284.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.8%
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 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +284.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.8%

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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Prunes
Contains more Vitamin A +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +337.5%
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 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +337.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +347.7%
Contains more Fats +1736.8%
Contains more Water +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +829.8%
Contains more Other +64%
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% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +347.7%
Contains more Fats +1736.8%
Contains more Water +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +829.8%
Contains more Other +64%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4771%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4771%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1140%
Contains more Starch +102%
Contains more Glucose +3941.3%
Contains more Fructose +2205.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1140%
Contains more Starch +102%
Contains more Glucose +3941.3%
Contains more Fructose +2205.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 9.76g 2.18g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.38g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 129kcal 240kcal Prunes
Starch 2.53g 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 0.54g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 3.03g 38.13g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 20mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 0.76mg 0.93mg Prunes
Magnesium 24mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 94mg 69mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 402mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 0.74mg 0.44mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.256mg 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 8.1µg 0.3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 781IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 39µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.43mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.882mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.422mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.205mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.025mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.041mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.066mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.016mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.052mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.056mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.027mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Prunes
Trans Fat 0.034g Prunes
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.088g Prunes
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 0.053g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.062g Kung Pao chicken
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 0g 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 Prunes
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%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.