Kung Pao chicken vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kung Pao chicken and spelt different?
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A; however, spelt is richer in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 119% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 130 times more vitamin A than spelt. While kung Pao chicken contains 1299IU of vitamin A, spelt contains only 10IU.
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spelt, uncooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +343.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1065.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +277.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1037.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.3% |
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:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +578.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +921.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
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
0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +388.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
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:
53.92 g
Sucrose:
0.59 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
5.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +215.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +125% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2031.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +33.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 2.983mg | 119% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.511mg | 49% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 4.44mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 401mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 10.7g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.364mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 136mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 6.843mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 3.28mg | 23% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 53.92g | 21% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 70.19g | 21% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 8mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.258g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1.068mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 14.57g | 10% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 338kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 3.6µg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 11.7µg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 2.43g | 7% |
| Folate | 16µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 388mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.406g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.445g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.946g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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.