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Onion rings vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Onion rings and Kung Pao chicken

  • Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 17% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Onion rings contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Kung Pao chicken. While Onion rings contains 0.185mg of Vitamin B1, Kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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 +55%
Contains more IronIron +64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg
~equal in Sodium ~402mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +249.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 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 FatsFats +104.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.7%
Contains more WaterWater +61.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 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 +38.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 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 StarchStarch +911.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +133.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~1.86g
~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.
Onion rings Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 276kcal 129kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 14.3g 6.98g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 31.59g 5.37g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 6.87g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 31mg 20mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.25mg 0.76mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.073mg
Zinc 0.42mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 25.58g 2.53g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 370mg 402mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.348mg 0.256mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.032mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.055mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 34.1µg 13.6µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 16µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 10.7mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.137g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 2.173g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 3.02g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.15mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.35mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.151mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.081mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.216mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.109mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 1.26g 0.54g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.244g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.002g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 2.688g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings 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
21%
Onion rings
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.785g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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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