Tortilla chips vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Tortilla chips and Kung Pao chicken
- Tortilla chips are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3.
- Tortilla chips covers your daily Phosphorus needs 19% more than Kung Pao chicken.
- Tortilla chips contain 5 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. While Tortilla chips contain 106mg of Calcium, Kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +430% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +246.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.8% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +196.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +886.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2732.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +160.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +2371.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +138.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 472kcal | 129kcal |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 20.68g | 6.98g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.38g | 5.37g |
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| Carbs | 67.78g | 6.87g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg |
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g | 3.03g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 62.53g | 2.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 225mg | 94mg |
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| Sodium | 328mg | 402mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 1299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 1.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 2.757mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 13.6µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.812g | 0.034g |
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| Choline | 19.4mg | 37.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.811g | 1.352g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.664g | 2.173g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 3.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.407mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.775mg |
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| Lysine | 0.449mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.265mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.54g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | 0.244g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | 2.688g |
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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
24%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.