Refried beans vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between refried beans and kung Pao chicken
- Refried beans have more fiber, iron, and copper; however, kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% more.
- Refried beans have 2 times more fiber than kung Pao chicken. Refried beans have 3.7g of fiber, while kung Pao chicken has 1.5g.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +89.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +76.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +27.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1033.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +651.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +547.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +76.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +96% |
Contains more FatsFats | +247.3% |
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Water
~74.78g
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Other
~1.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
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 | -53.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +456.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 | +193.7% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +244.4% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Histidine | 153mg | 0.265mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 3.02g | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2.757mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.243mg | 11% |
Protein | 4.98g | 9.76g | 10% |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
Iron | 1.44mg | 0.76mg | 9% |
Fiber | 3.7g | 1.5g | 9% |
Fats | 2.01g | 6.98g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.129mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
Selenium | 5.8µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 2.173g | 4% |
Potassium | 319mg | 218mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.631g | 1.352g | 3% |
Magnesium | 35mg | 24mg | 3% |
Choline | 21.2mg | 37.4mg | 3% |
Calories | 90kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
Carbs | 13.55g | 6.87g | 2% |
Starch | 7.43g | 2.53g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 7.1mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.256mg | 1% |
Calcium | 29mg | 20mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0g | 0.54g | 1% |
Folate | 11µg | 16µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
Sodium | 370mg | 402mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.85g | 5.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.54g | 3.03g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 92mg | 94mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.016g | 0.034g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.287mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.244g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 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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23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.