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Monterey Jack vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between monterey Jack and kung Pao chicken

  • Monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, yet kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 89% higher.
  • Monterey Jack contains 37 times more calcium than kung Pao chicken. Monterey Jack contains 746mg of calcium, while kung Pao chicken contains 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated fat.
  • Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3630%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2227.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.76mg

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 0% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +654.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2864.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +444%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 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 ProteinProtein +150.8%
Contains more FatsFats +333.8%
Contains more OtherOther +120.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +910.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 1.352g 81%
Calcium 746mg 20mg 73%
Phosphorus 444mg 94mg 50%
Fats 30.28g 6.98g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.11µg 30%
Protein 24.48g 9.76g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.055mg 26%
Zinc 3mg 0.74mg 21%
Cholesterol 89mg 26mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 2.757mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 2.173g 16%
Vitamin A 198µg 65µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 3.02g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.243mg 13%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg 12%
Calories 373kcal 129kcal 12%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 13.6µg 9%
Sodium 600mg 402mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.5mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.02mg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 0.073mg 5%
Potassium 81mg 218mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 37.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 0.68g 6.87g 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.76mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Folate 18µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.032mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Magnesium 27mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0.68g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack 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
26%
Monterey Jack
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.714g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.

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