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Star anise vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Star anise and Kung Pao chicken

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 453% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 32 times less Calcium than Star anise. Star anise contains 646mg of Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken contains 20mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, anise seed 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 Calcium +3130%
Contains more Iron +4763.2%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.1%
Contains more Potassium +561%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +616.2%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%
Contains more Manganese +798.4%
Contains more Selenium +62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +3130%
Contains more Iron +4763.2%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.1%
Contains more Potassium +561%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +616.2%
Contains more Copper +1146.6%
Contains more Manganese +798.4%
Contains more Selenium +62%

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 C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +317.7%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
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 C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +317.7%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +127.8%
Contains more Carbs +628.1%
Contains more Other +331.1%
Contains more Water +683.9%
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 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 Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +127.8%
Contains more Carbs +628.1%
Contains more Other +331.1%
Contains more Water +683.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Star anise Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 35.42g 5.37g Star anise
Protein 17.6g 9.76g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 6.98g Star anise
Carbs 50.02g 6.87g Star anise
Calories 337kcal 129kcal Star anise
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Star anise
Fiber 14.6g 1.5g Star anise
Calcium 646mg 20mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 0.76mg Star anise
Magnesium 170mg 24mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 94mg Star anise
Potassium 1441mg 218mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 402mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 0.74mg Star anise
Copper 0.91mg 0.073mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg 0.256mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 311IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 21mg 7.1mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.032mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.055mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.757mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.5mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.243mg Star anise
Folate 10µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.034g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.586g 1.352g Star anise
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 9.78g 2.173g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.02g Star anise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 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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Star anise 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
42%
Star anise
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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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