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Poppy seed vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Poppy seed and Kung Pao chicken

  • Kung Pao chicken has less Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 280% more.
  • Poppy seed has 72 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. Poppy seed has 1438mg of Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken has 20mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, poppy seed 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 +7090%
Contains more Iron +1184.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1345.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +825.5%
Contains more Potassium +229.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +967.6%
Contains more Copper +2128.8%
Contains more Manganese +2519.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +7090%
Contains more Iron +1184.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1345.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +825.5%
Contains more Potassium +229.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +967.6%
Contains more Copper +2128.8%
Contains more Manganese +2519.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
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 E +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Fats +495.4%
Contains more Carbs +309.5%
Contains more Other +295.7%
Contains more Water +1156.8%
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 Protein +84.3%
Contains more Fats +495.4%
Contains more Carbs +309.5%
Contains more Other +295.7%
Contains more Water +1156.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +25.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.3%
Contains more Fructose +86.2%
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 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 Sucrose +25.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.3%
Contains more Fructose +86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 5.37g Poppy seed
Protein 17.99g 9.76g Poppy seed
Fats 41.56g 6.98g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 6.87g Poppy seed
Calories 525kcal 129kcal Poppy seed
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.29g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 2.99g 3.03g Poppy seed
Fiber 19.5g 1.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 20mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 0.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 347mg 24mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 94mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 218mg Poppy seed
Sodium 26mg 402mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 0.74mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.073mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 0.256mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 8.1µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.77mg 1.02mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.032mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.055mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.243mg Poppy seed
Folate 82µg 16µg Poppy seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.118mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg 0.407mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.431mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg 0.775mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg 0.449mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg 0.24mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.402mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg 0.47mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg 0.265mg Poppy seed
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Poppy seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 4.517g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
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 5.982g 2.173g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 3.02g Poppy seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.244g Poppy seed
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
Poppy seed 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
36%
Poppy seed
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.