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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 in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 256% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Ostrich contains 7 times more zinc than kung Pao chicken. While ostrich contains 4.85mg of zinc, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.74mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in kung Pao chicken is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more IronIron +267.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +555.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +363%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1247.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 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 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5581.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +191.9%
Contains more FatsFats +171.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +274.4%
~equal in Water ~74.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -26%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +124%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.11µg 256%
Selenium 37.5µg 8.1µg 53%
Protein 28.49g 9.76g 37%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.74mg 37%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.757mg 27%
Iron 2.79mg 0.76mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.243mg 23%
Phosphorus 251mg 94mg 22%
Cholesterol 85mg 26mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.055mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.02g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.032mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.5mg 16%
Sodium 80mg 402mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.256mg 10%
Copper 0.152mg 0.073mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Fats 2.57g 6.98g 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.02mg 5%
Potassium 362mg 218mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 2.173g 3%
Carbs 0g 6.87g 2%
Saturated fat 1g 1.352g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 145kcal 129kcal 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Calcium 6mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.37g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.03g N/A
Folate 15µg 16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 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
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
23%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.