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Kung Pao chicken vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Winter melon

  • Winter melon has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 16% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.

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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 +90%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +3533.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Copper +217.4%
Contains more Manganese +341.4%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +3533.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Copper +217.4%
Contains more Manganese +341.4%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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 B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +594.3%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
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% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +594.3%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2340%
Contains more Fats +3390%
Contains more Carbs +129%
Contains more Other +436.7%
Contains more Water +28.5%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +2340%
Contains more Fats +3390%
Contains more Carbs +129%
Contains more Other +436.7%
Contains more Water +28.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5773%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3371.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5773%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3371.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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 Winter melon
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 Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0.1g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 0.4g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.2g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 3g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 13kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Winter melon
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 20mg 19mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 19mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.74mg 0.61mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.023mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.058mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0.2µg Kung Pao chicken
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 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.133mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.035mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 5µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.002mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.009mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.003mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Winter melon
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Winter melon
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.016g Winter melon
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 0.037g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.087g 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 Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon 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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.