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Plantain chips vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain chips and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5, while Kung Pao chicken is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Plantain chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 5 times less Vitamin E than Plantain chips. Plantain chips have 5.04mg of Vitamin E, while Kung Pao chicken has 1.02mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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 +195.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1925%
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1299IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 FatsFats +323.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +829.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3478%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +1907.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +102.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Plantain chips Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 531kcal 129kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 29.59g 6.98g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 7.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 5.37g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 6.87g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 24mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 786mg 218mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 0.76mg Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 3.03g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.073mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 50.8g 2.53g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 202mg 402mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 1299IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 65µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 1.02mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.256mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.032mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.5mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.243mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 28.6µg 13.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 16µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 0mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 8.337g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.173g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 3.02g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.003g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 2.688g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips 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
46%
Plantain chips
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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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