Kung Pao chicken vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kung Pao chicken and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin K.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 60% more.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 650 times less vitamin A than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 1299IU of vitamin A, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 2IU.
- Kung Pao chicken has less sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index (55) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +632.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2093.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +785.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +737.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1380.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +977.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~1.986g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
67.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.12 g
Fructose:
0.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.98 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +425% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +184.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2581% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 5.57mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.702mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.487mg | 33% |
| Folate | 16µg | 134µg | 30% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 67.83g | 27% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 941mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 6.442mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 74.05g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.686mg | 19% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 418kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 4.835g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.086mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 25.4µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 16.7mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 10.3µg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 8.64g | 3% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 1.653g | 1% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 9.46g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.09µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.536mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1.15mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 71.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.167g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 1.986g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.535g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 4.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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