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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.
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +315%
Contains more IronIron +221.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
6
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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1784.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9178.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2620%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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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 CarbsCarbs +1010.8%
Contains more OtherOther +139.8%
Contains more FatsFats +409.5%
Contains more WaterWater +830.1%
~equal in Protein ~9.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 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 -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +482.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +701.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
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 StarchStarch +2715.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +520%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +530%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Pilaf Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 359kcal 129kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 9.76g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 75.11g 5.37g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 6.87g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 26mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 20mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 2.44mg 0.76mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 3.03g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.166mg 0.073mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 0.74mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 2.53g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 94mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 14IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 4µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.882mg 0.256mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 8.1µg Pilaf
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
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0.5µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 212µg 16µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 0.307g 1.352g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 3.02g 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
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
47%
Pilaf
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
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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