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Kung Pao chicken vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Rice cakes

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Fiber than Rice cakes.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 258% higher.
  • Rice cakes contain 3 times less Sodium than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 402mg of Sodium, while Rice cakes contain 116mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 +81.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +529.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +237.8%
Contains more Copper +420.5%
Contains more Manganese +2314.1%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
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 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +529.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +237.8%
Contains more Copper +420.5%
Contains more Manganese +2314.1%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132%
Contains more Folate +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +99.4%
Contains more Water +1167.5%
Contains more Carbs +1065.9%
Equal in Protein - 9
Equal in Other - 1.5
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% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +99.4%
Contains more Water +1167.5%
Contains more Carbs +1065.9%
Equal in Protein - 9
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 9.76g 9g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 3.5g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 129kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.5g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 20mg 11mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 24mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 94mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 218mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 402mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.74mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.073mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.256mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 8.1µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
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 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.13mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 21µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.407mg 0.34mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.358mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.638mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.414mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.152mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.399mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.265mg 0.218mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.034g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.64g Rice cakes
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 1.11g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.11g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Rice cakes
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients

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

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