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Kung Pao chicken vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) different?

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 82% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Snacks, shrimp cracker are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 6% 17% 72% 74% 38% 82% 74% 279% 181%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more IronIron +151.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +735.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +308.6%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 66% 0% 66% 21% 49% 19% 50% 2.5% 32% 17% 9.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.631mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~12.8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
7% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +449.9%
Contains more FatsFats +155.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +760.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +268%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
59% 41%
Starch: 30.36 g
Sucrose: 21.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2600%
Contains more StarchStarch +1100%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1050.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 129kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 9.76g 7.14g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 6.87g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 26mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 24mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Potassium 218mg 193mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 3.03g 21.43g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.073mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.74mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 2.53g 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 94mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 402mg 571mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.256mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 8.1µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.631mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.321mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.216mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.02µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 12.8µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.066g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg 17.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 5.357g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.094mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.242mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.489mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.208mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.126mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.367mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.306mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.192mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/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.