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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 Calcium +430%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +86.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +32375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
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 E +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +32375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +196.3%
Contains more Carbs +886.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +2732.6%
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +196.3%
Contains more Carbs +886.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +2732.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +2371.5%
Contains more Sucrose +138.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +2371.5%
Contains more Sucrose +138.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 5.37g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 20.68g 6.98g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 6.87g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 129kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 2.53g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.78g 3.03g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 1.5g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 20mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 0.76mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 24mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 94mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 328mg 402mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 0.74mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg 0.073mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 0.256mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 4IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 3.53mg 1.02mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.032mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 12µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.11µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 13.6µg Tortilla chips
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 Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.811g 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 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 2.173g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 3.02g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g 2.688g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips 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
25%
Tortilla chips
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
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.

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.