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

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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and vodka

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B5, and iron in kung Pao chicken is higher than in vodka.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily vitamin A needs 26% more than vodka.
  • Vodka contains less cholesterol.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of vodka is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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%
Vodka
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21700%
Contains more IronIron +7500%
Contains more CopperCopper +630%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1780%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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.
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%
Vodka
0
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Vodka
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1974.5%

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 Vodka
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Vodka DV% diff.
Protein 9.76g 0g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0mg 19%
Sodium 402mg 1mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg 15%
Phosphorus 94mg 5mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Fats 6.98g 0g 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0mg 10%
Iron 0.76mg 0.01mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Copper 0.073mg 0.01mg 7%
Zinc 0.74mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Potassium 218mg 1mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0g 6%
Magnesium 24mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0g 5%
Calories 129kcal 231kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.007mg 4%
Folate 16µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 20mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 6.87g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.005mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0mg 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 Vodka
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
0%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken 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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.