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

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Significant differences between safflower and kung Pao chicken

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and folate in safflower is higher than in kung Pao chicken.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 186% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 36 times less vitamin B1 than safflower. Safflower has 1.163mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
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 +1370.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.1%
Contains more IronIron +544.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2293.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +582.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +585.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +686.7%

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 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% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3534.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +706%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 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 ProteinProtein +65.8%
Contains more FatsFats +450.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +399.1%
Contains more OtherOther +239.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1230.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +834.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Safflower Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.073mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 3.02g 168%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.032mg 94%
Phosphorus 644mg 94mg 79%
Magnesium 353mg 24mg 78%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.256mg 76%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.243mg 71%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.5mg 71%
Iron 4.9mg 0.76mg 52%
Fats 38.45g 6.98g 48%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.74mg 39%
Folate 160µg 16µg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.055mg 28%
Calories 517kcal 129kcal 19%
Sodium 3mg 402mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Potassium 687mg 218mg 14%
Protein 16.18g 9.76g 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.352g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Carbs 34.29g 6.87g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 2.173g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Calcium 78mg 20mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 2.757mg 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower 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
82%
Safflower
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.