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

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Truffle?

  • The amount of Fiber, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium in Truffle is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 274% more.
  • Truffle contains 11 times less Sodium than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 402mg of Sodium, while Truffle contains 35mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 Calcium +695%
Contains more Iron +673.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +150.7%
Contains more Manganese +662.1%
Contains more Selenium +435.8%
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Calcium +695%
Contains more Iron +673.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +150.7%
Contains more Manganese +662.1%
Contains more Selenium +435.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +856.2%
Contains more Water +405.3%
Contains more Carbs +962.7%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Protein - 9.25
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Fats +856.2%
Contains more Water +405.3%
Contains more Carbs +962.7%
Contains more Other +37.3%
Equal in Protein - 9.25

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 2.91g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 9.25g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.73g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 129kcal 284kcal Truffle
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Truffle
Fiber 1.5g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 20mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 0.76mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 24mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 94mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 218mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 402mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 0.74mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.073mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.256mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 8.1µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.015mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.481mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.112mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 38µg Truffle
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 Truffle
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Truffle
Saturated Fat 1.352g Truffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.