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

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Differences between Pretzels and Kung Pao chicken

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Iron, while Kung Pao chicken have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Pretzels' daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Pretzels. Pretzels contain 0.18mg 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 Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
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 +45.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +119.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +598.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.7%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 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 +1052.8%
Contains more OtherOther +204.3%
Contains more FatsFats +99.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2166.1%
~equal in Protein ~9.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 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 -44.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzels 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 381kcal 129kcal Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 3.5g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 76.4g 5.37g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 6.87g Pretzels
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 24mg Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 20mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.67mg 0.76mg Pretzels
Sugar 3.03g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0.073mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.85mg 0.74mg Pretzels
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 113mg 94mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 1.789mg 0.256mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.032mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.055mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 83µg 16µg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.034g Pretzels
Choline 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 0.75g 1.352g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.259mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.636mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.221mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.164mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.402mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.201mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 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 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
Pretzels 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
16%
Pretzels
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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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