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

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Differences between milk and kung Pao chicken

  • Milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2, while kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, and iron.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 22% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 6 times less calcium than milk. Milk contains 125mg of calcium, while kung Pao chicken contains 20mg.
  • The amount of sodium in milk is lower.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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.
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more IronIron +2433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +630%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~94mg

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.
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2864.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +556.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.6%
Contains more FatsFats +619.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +114.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +684.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8528.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milk Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 3.02g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 2.757mg 17%
Sodium 44mg 402mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.243mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.11µg 15%
Protein 3.37g 9.76g 13%
Calcium 125mg 20mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.055mg 10%
Selenium 3.3µg 8.1µg 9%
Iron 0.03mg 0.76mg 9%
Fats 0.97g 6.98g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Copper 0.01mg 0.073mg 7%
Cholesterol 5mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 2.173g 5%
Calories 42kcal 129kcal 4%
Choline 17.7mg 37.4mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.633g 1.352g 3%
Folate 5µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.5mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 24mg 3%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.74mg 3%
Potassium 150mg 218mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Carbs 4.99g 6.87g 1%
Vitamin A 58µg 65µg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 3.03g N/A
Phosphorus 95mg 94mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g 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 0.027g 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk Kung Pao chicken
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
15%
Milk
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.