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

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Significant differences between prunes and kung Pao chicken

  • Prunes have more vitamin K, copper, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Prunes cover your daily vitamin K needs 38% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 5 times less fiber than prunes. Prunes have 7.1g of fiber, while kung Pao chicken has 1.5g.
  • Prunes contain less sodium.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of prunes is 29.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
Prunes
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
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 +70.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.8%
Contains more IronIron +22.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%

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.
Prunes
3
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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
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% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +270.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin K 59.5µg 13.6µg 38%
Copper 0.281mg 0.073mg 23%
Fiber 7.1g 1.5g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 3.02g 20%
Carbs 63.88g 6.87g 19%
Sodium 2mg 402mg 17%
Protein 2.18g 9.76g 15%
Fructose 12.45g 0.54g 15%
Potassium 732mg 218mg 15%
Selenium 0.3µg 8.1µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.055mg 10%
Fats 0.38g 6.98g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 7.1mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.088g 1.352g 6%
Calories 240kcal 129kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 2.757mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 2.173g 5%
Choline 10.1mg 37.4mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Phosphorus 69mg 94mg 4%
Magnesium 41mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.02mg 4%
Folate 4µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.243mg 3%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.74mg 3%
Vitamin A 39µg 65µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.299mg 0.256mg 2%
Iron 0.93mg 0.76mg 2%
Calcium 43mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.032mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 38.13g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 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 0g 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 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 +829.8%
Contains more OtherOther +64%
Contains more ProteinProtein +347.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1736.8%
Contains more WaterWater +141.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 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 -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4771%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
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12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 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 +102%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3941.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2205.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1140%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.