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

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Differences between Teff and Kung Pao chicken

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 391% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Teff. Teff contains 0.39mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked 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 +800%
Contains more Iron +903.9%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +390.5%
Contains more Copper +1009.6%
Contains more Manganese +3509.4%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +903.9%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +390.5%
Contains more Copper +1009.6%
Contains more Manganese +3509.4%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%

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.
Teff
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin K +615.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
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 B1 +1118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin K +615.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +964.5%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Water +747.8%
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 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 +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +964.5%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Water +747.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1345.1%
Contains more Glucose +15.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Fructose +14.9%
95% 2%
Starch: 36.56 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 0.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 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 Starch +1345.1%
Contains more Glucose +15.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Fructose +14.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 5.37g Teff
Protein 13.3g 9.76g Teff
Fats 2.38g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 73.13g 6.87g Teff
Calories 367kcal 129kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g 2.53g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 1.84g 3.03g Teff
Fiber 8g 1.5g Teff
Calcium 180mg 20mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.76mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 24mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 94mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 218mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 402mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.74mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.073mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.256mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 9IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.032mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.055mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.757mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.5mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.243mg Teff
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 1.9µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.118mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.407mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.431mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.775mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.428mg 0.24mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.402mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.47mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.265mg Teff
Cholesterol 26mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.034g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 1.352g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 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 0.135g 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
Teff Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Teff
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.