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

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Kung Pao chicken

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Selenium, however, Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 55% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Molasses have 10 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. While Molasses have 205mg of Calcium, Kung Pao chicken has only 20mg.
  • Molasses have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses 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.
Contains more Calcium +925%
Contains more Iron +521.1%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Potassium +571.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Copper +567.1%
Contains more Manganese +497.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.2%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +925%
Contains more Iron +521.1%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Potassium +571.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Copper +567.1%
Contains more Manganese +497.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.2%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%

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 B1 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +987.8%
Contains more Other +105%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Water +241.9%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +987.8%
Contains more Other +105%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6880%
Contains more Water +241.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6690.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5940%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6690.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5940%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1480.6%
Contains more Glucose +1792.1%
Contains more Fructose +2268.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 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 Sucrose +1480.6%
Contains more Glucose +1792.1%
Contains more Fructose +2268.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 5.37g Molasses
Protein 0g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.1g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 74.73g 6.87g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 129kcal Molasses
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 12.79g 0.54g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 205mg 20mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.76mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 24mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 1464mg 218mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 402mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.487mg 0.073mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.256mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 8.1µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.032mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.5mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.243mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0mg 26mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.034g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.352g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 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
Molasses Kung Pao chicken
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
19%
Molasses
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.