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

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How are Omelette and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Omelette is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Omelette is 96% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Cholesterol.

Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Selenium +218.5%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Manganese +966.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Selenium +218.5%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Manganese +966.7%

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 E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +601.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.8%
Contains more Folate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +202.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.032
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
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 E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +601.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.8%
Contains more Folate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +202.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +67%
Contains more Carbs +973.4%
Contains more Other +61%
Equal in Protein - 9.76
Equal in Water - 74.78
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +67%
Contains more Carbs +973.4%
Contains more Other +61%
Equal in Protein - 9.76
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +103.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +103.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Omelette Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Omelette Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 10.57g 9.76g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 6.98g Omelette
Carbs 0.64g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 154kcal 129kcal Omelette
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.31g 3.03g Omelette
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 48mg 20mg Omelette
Iron 1.48mg 0.76mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 167mg 94mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 155mg 402mg Omelette
Zinc 1.09mg 0.74mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.024mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 25.8µg 8.1µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 65µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 1.02mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.032mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.055mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.5mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 39µg 16µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.11µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.118mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg 0.407mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.431mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg 0.775mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg 0.449mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg 0.24mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.402mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg 0.47mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 313mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.709g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 3.319g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0.003g Omelette
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 2.173g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.005g Omelette
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
Omelette 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
38%
Omelette
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.