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Kung Pao chicken vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kung Pao chicken and star anise

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 453% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +561%
Contains more IronIron +4763.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1146.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +368.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +798.4%

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.
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% 22% 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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +683.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.3%
Contains more FatsFats +127.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +628.1%
Contains more OtherOther +331.1%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.15g

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 Star anise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.76mg 36.96mg 453%
Copper 0.073mg 0.91mg 93%
Manganese 0.256mg 2.3mg 89%
Calcium 20mg 646mg 63%
Fiber 1.5g 14.6g 52%
Phosphorus 94mg 440mg 49%
Zinc 0.74mg 5.3mg 41%
Potassium 218mg 1441mg 36%
Magnesium 24mg 170mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.65mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.34mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 9.78g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.29mg 18%
Sodium 402mg 16mg 17%
Protein 9.76g 17.6g 16%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 21mg 15%
Carbs 6.87g 50.02g 14%
Fats 6.98g 15.9g 14%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calories 129kcal 337kcal 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.797mg 6%
Selenium 8.1µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 65µg 16µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.586g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.06mg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.15g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Star anise
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.