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

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A recap on differences between Ostrich and Kung Pao chicken

  • Ostrich is higher than Kung Pao chicken in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 256% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Ostrich contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Kung Pao chicken. While Ostrich contains 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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 Iron +267.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +167%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Zinc +555.4%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Selenium +363%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1247.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +267.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +167%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Zinc +555.4%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Selenium +363%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1247.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5581.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 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 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5581.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.9%
Contains more Fats +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +274.4%
Equal in Water - 74.78
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 Protein +191.9%
Contains more Fats +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +274.4%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586.4%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 28.49g 9.76g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 0g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 145kcal 129kcal Ostrich
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Ostrich
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 6mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 2.79mg 0.76mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 94mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 218mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 402mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 0.74mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.073mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 37.5µg 8.1µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.032mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.055mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.757mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.5mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.243mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.11µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.118mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.407mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.431mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 0.775mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.449mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.24mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.402mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.47mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.265mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.352g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 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
Ostrich 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
105%
Ostrich
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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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