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

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What are the differences between oats and kung Pao chicken?

  • Oats are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, and zinc; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 203% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 24 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats contain 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • Oats have less sodium.

We used Oats and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this article.

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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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +637.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +521.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +436.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1820.3%

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.
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +73.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +864.6%
Contains more WaterWater +809.7%
~equal in Fats ~6.98g
~equal in Other ~1.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -10%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.173g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.256mg 203%
Phosphorus 523mg 94mg 61%
Copper 0.626mg 0.073mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.032mg 61%
Iron 4.72mg 0.76mg 50%
Magnesium 177mg 24mg 36%
Fiber 10.6g 1.5g 36%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.74mg 29%
Carbs 66.27g 6.87g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.5mg 17%
Sodium 2mg 402mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Protein 16.89g 9.76g 14%
Calories 389kcal 129kcal 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 2.757mg 11%
Folate 56µg 16µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.243mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.055mg 6%
Potassium 429mg 218mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Calcium 54mg 20mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 3.02g 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Saturated fat 1.217g 1.352g 1%
Fats 6.9g 6.98g 0%
Net carbs 55.67g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 2.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.