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Pecan pie vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan pie and Kung Pao chicken

  • Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pecan pie is 20% higher.
  • Pecan pie contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Kung Pao chicken. Pecan pie contains 0.188mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +189%
Contains more Manganese +178.1%
Contains more Selenium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +189%
Contains more Manganese +178.1%
Contains more Selenium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 94

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 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.3%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 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 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.3%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +218.1%
Contains more Carbs +659.8%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Water +283.5%
Contains more Other +34.2%
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +218.1%
Contains more Carbs +659.8%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Water +283.5%
Contains more Other +34.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +414.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +414.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 5.37g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 22.2g 6.98g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 6.87g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 129kcal Pecan pie
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 32mg 20mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.48mg 0.76mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 94mg
Potassium 133mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 262mg 402mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.74mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.073mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.256mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 8.1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 65µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.032mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.055mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 26µg 16µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.11µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.189mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.372mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.248mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.125mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.255mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.116mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 87mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.003g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 2.173g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.02g Pecan pie
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
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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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