Pound cake vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pound cake and kung Pao chicken different?
- Pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and iron; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 21% higher.
- Pound cake contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While pound cake contains 0.173mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
- Kung Pao chicken has less saturated fat.
Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +135% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +352.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +680.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +189.1% |
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Other
~1.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
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 | +39% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +586.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1549.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +19% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +63.6% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.243mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 1.352g | 16% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 6.87g | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.407mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.055mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.032mg | 12% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 129kcal | 11% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 6.98g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.11µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 9.76g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.76mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 16µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.757mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 2.53g | 6% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.173g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 218mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 65µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 402mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.54g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 2.688g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.459g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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.