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Kung Pao chicken vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Refried beans

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , however, Refried beans has more Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 15% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 Zinc +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +39.7%
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Copper +76.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Sodium - 370
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 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +39.7%
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Copper +76.7%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Sodium - 370

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
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% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +247.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.2%
Equal in Water - 77.75
Equal in Other - 1.71
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +247.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.2%
Equal in Water - 77.75
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +244.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +193.7%
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
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +244.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +193.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 9.85g Refried beans
Protein 9.76g 4.98g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 2.01g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 13.55g Refried beans
Calories 129kcal 90kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 7.43g Refried beans
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 1.5g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 20mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 0.76mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Magnesium 24mg 35mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 94mg 92mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 319mg Refried beans
Sodium 402mg 370mg Refried beans
Zinc 0.74mg 0.58mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.256mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 8.1µg 5.8µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.09mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.367mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.189mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.103mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.065mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.231mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.242mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.438mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.377mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.083mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.297mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.287mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 153mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.016g Refried beans
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.631g Refried beans
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 0.601g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.543g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.36g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.169g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Refried beans
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 Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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