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Swiss cheese vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 123% higher.
  • Swiss cheese contains 45 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. While Swiss cheese contains 890mg of Calcium, Kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, swiss 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 +4350%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +490.5%
Contains more Selenium +270.4%
Contains more Iron +484.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.8%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +884.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +490.5%
Contains more Selenium +270.4%
Contains more Iron +484.6%
Contains more Potassium +202.8%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +884.6%

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 B2 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2681.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 B2 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2681.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176.2%
Contains more Fats +344%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Contains more Carbs +377.1%
Contains more Water +98.7%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +176.2%
Contains more Fats +344%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Contains more Carbs +377.1%
Contains more Water +98.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.2%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 26.96g 9.76g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 6.98g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 393kcal 129kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 890mg 20mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 33mg 24mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 94mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 187mg 402mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.74mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.026mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 30µg 8.1µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 65µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.055mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 10µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.11µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.118mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.407mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.431mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.775mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.449mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.24mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.402mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.47mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.265mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.987g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 18.227g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.004g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 2.173g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.005g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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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