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

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How are Cinnamon and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, and Zinc, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 748% higher.
  • Cinnamon contains 50 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. While Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, Kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
  • Cinnamon has less Sodium.

Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 Calcium +4910%
Contains more Iron +994.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +364.4%
Contains more Manganese +6722.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +161.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +4910%
Contains more Iron +994.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +364.4%
Contains more Manganese +6722.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +161.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1073.1%
Contains more Other +123.6%
Contains more Protein +144.6%
Contains more Fats +462.9%
Contains more Water +606.8%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 Carbs +1073.1%
Contains more Other +123.6%
Contains more Protein +144.6%
Contains more Fats +462.9%
Contains more Water +606.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4341.2%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4341.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +65.1%
Contains more Fructose +105.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9200%
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
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 Glucose +65.1%
Contains more Fructose +105.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 5.37g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 1.24g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 80.59g 6.87g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 129kcal Cinnamon
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 1.11g 0.54g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 3.03g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 1.5g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 20mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.76mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 24mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 431mg 218mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 402mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.74mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.073mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.256mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 295IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.02mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 6µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 31.2µg 13.6µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.136mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.253mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.243mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.078mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.224mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.117mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Cinnamon
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 1.352g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Cinnamon
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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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