Pecan vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pecan and kung Pao chicken
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron, while kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 185% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 21 times less vitamin B1 than pecan. Pecan contains 0.66mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in kung Pao chicken is lower.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +404.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +232.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1543.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +512.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1657.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1962.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +545.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +288.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more FatsFats | +931.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2024.4% |
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Protein
~9.76g
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Other
~1.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
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 | +1777.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +615.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +109.7% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +450% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1475% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +1250% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.256mg | 185% |
Copper | 1.2mg | 0.073mg | 125% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 3.02g | 124% |
Fats | 71.97g | 6.98g | 100% |
Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 2.173g | 97% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.032mg | 52% |
Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.74mg | 34% |
Fiber | 9.6g | 1.5g | 32% |
Calories | 691kcal | 129kcal | 28% |
Phosphorus | 277mg | 94mg | 26% |
Magnesium | 121mg | 24mg | 23% |
Iron | 2.53mg | 0.76mg | 22% |
Saturated fat | 6.18g | 1.352g | 22% |
Sodium | 0mg | 402mg | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 2.757mg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 13.6µg | 8% |
Selenium | 3.8µg | 8.1µg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 65µg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 7.1mg | 7% |
Potassium | 410mg | 218mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
Calcium | 70mg | 20mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.243mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
Folate | 22µg | 16µg | 2% |
Carbs | 13.86g | 6.87g | 2% |
Protein | 9.17g | 9.76g | 1% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0.54g | 1% |
Starch | 0.46g | 2.53g | 1% |
Choline | 40.5mg | 37.4mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.26g | 5.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 3.03g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.411mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
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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
31%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.828g)
Which food is cheaper?

Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.