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Kung Pao chicken vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Swiss cheese different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 123% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 43 times more Vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While Kung Pao chicken contains 2.757mg of Vitamin B3, Swiss cheese contains only 0.064mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, swiss 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 Iron +484.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.8%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +884.6%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +490.5%
Contains more Selenium +270.4%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +484.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.8%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +884.6%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +490.5%
Contains more Selenium +270.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2681.8%
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2681.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +377.1%
Contains more Water +98.7%
Contains more Protein +176.2%
Contains more Fats +344%
Contains more Other +85.1%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +377.1%
Contains more Water +98.7%
Contains more Protein +176.2%
Contains more Fats +344%
Contains more Other +85.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.3%

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 1.44g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 6.98g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 6.87g 1.44g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Swiss cheese
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.76mg 0.13mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 94mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 218mg 72mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 0.74mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.073mg 0.047mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.026mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1299IU 1047IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.011mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.064mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.353mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.071mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 10µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.407mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 0.775mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.449mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.24mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.47mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.265mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 26mg 93mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.987g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 18.227g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.341g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.734g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.125g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients

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

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