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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.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
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 +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +561%
Contains more IronIron +4763.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1146.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +368.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +798.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +80.3%
Contains more FatsFats +127.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +628.1%
Contains more OtherOther +331.1%
Contains more WaterWater +683.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.02g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 36.96mg 0.76mg 453%
Copper 0.91mg 0.073mg 93%
Manganese 2.3mg 0.256mg 89%
Calcium 646mg 20mg 63%
Fiber 14.6g 1.5g 52%
Phosphorus 440mg 94mg 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.74mg 41%
Potassium 1441mg 218mg 36%
Magnesium 170mg 24mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.243mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.032mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.78g 2.173g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.055mg 18%
Sodium 16mg 402mg 17%
Protein 17.6g 9.76g 16%
Vitamin C 21mg 7.1mg 15%
Carbs 50.02g 6.87g 14%
Fats 15.9g 6.98g 14%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calories 337kcal 129kcal 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.797mg 0.5mg 6%
Selenium 5µg 8.1µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin A 16µg 65µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.586g 1.352g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.757mg 2%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 3.02g 1%
Net carbs 35.42g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Star anise 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
38%
Star anise
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.