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Kung Pao chicken vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Tarragon

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin C in Tarragon is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 394% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 Selenium +84.1%
Contains more Calcium +5595%
Contains more Iron +4150%
Contains more Magnesium +1345.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +1285.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +427%
Contains more Copper +827.4%
Contains more Manganese +3012.1%
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 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Contains more Calcium +5595%
Contains more Iron +4150%
Contains more Magnesium +1345.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +1285.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +427%
Contains more Copper +827.4%
Contains more Manganese +3012.1%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +684.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +891.8%
Contains more Folate +1612.5%
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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +684.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +891.8%
Contains more Folate +1612.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +866.1%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +631%
Contains more Other +647.2%
Equal in Fats - 7.24
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Water +866.1%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +631%
Contains more Other +647.2%
Equal in Fats - 7.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 9.76g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 6.98g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 6.87g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 129kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Tarragon
Fiber 1.5g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 20mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.76mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 24mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 94mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 218mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 402mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 0.74mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.073mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.256mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 8.1µg 4.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 16µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Tarragon
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Tarragon
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.881g 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 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.474g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.698g Tarragon
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Tarragon
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
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.