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

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Differences between Pilaf and Kung Pao chicken

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper, while Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin K.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Folate is 49% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 19 times less Vitamin B1 than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 +315%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +244.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +315%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Copper +127.4%
Contains more Manganese +244.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%

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.
Pilaf
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1784.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin A +9178.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +2620%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 +1784.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin A +9178.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +2620%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1010.8%
Contains more Other +139.8%
Contains more Fats +409.5%
Contains more Water +830.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.76
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 Carbs +1010.8%
Contains more Other +139.8%
Contains more Fats +409.5%
Contains more Water +830.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.1%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +2715.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 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 Starch +2715.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 5.37g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 9.76g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 76.31g 6.87g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 129kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 2.53g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 1.53g 3.03g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 83mg 20mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.76mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 94mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 1303mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 1.01mg 0.74mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.073mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.256mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 8.1µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.032mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.055mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 2.757mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.5mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.243mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 16µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0.5µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.221mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.523mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.189mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.145mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.374mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.15mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 1mg 26mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 1.352g Pilaf
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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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