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Chia seeds vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chia seeds and kung Pao chicken

  • Chia seeds are higher than kung Pao chicken in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 132% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Chia seeds contain 32 times more calcium than kung Pao chicken. While chia seeds contain 631mg of calcium, kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
  • The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
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 +1295.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3055%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +915.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1165.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +814.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +963.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +581.5%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 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 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +69.5%
Contains more FatsFats +340.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +513.1%
Contains more OtherOther +198.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1189.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +683.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.173g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 3.02g 138%
Fiber 34.4g 1.5g 132%
Phosphorus 860mg 94mg 109%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.256mg 107%
Copper 0.924mg 0.073mg 95%
Iron 7.72mg 0.76mg 87%
Selenium 55.2µg 8.1µg 86%
Magnesium 335mg 24mg 74%
Calcium 631mg 20mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.032mg 49%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.757mg 38%
Fats 30.74g 6.98g 37%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.74mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 19%
Calories 486kcal 129kcal 18%
Sodium 16mg 402mg 17%
Protein 16.54g 9.76g 14%
Carbs 42.12g 6.87g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.055mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.33g 1.352g 9%
Folate 49µg 16µg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.1mg 6%
Potassium 407mg 218mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1.02mg 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g 0.034g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 2.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 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 5.835g 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds 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
32%
Chia seeds
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.978g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.