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

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Important differences between Tortilla and Kung Pao chicken

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% more.
  • Tortilla has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Kung Pao chicken. Tortilla has 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +401.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 CarbsCarbs +626.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +634.7%
Contains more WaterWater +87.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1074.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +672.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 StarchStarch +1600.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +745.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +320%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 237kcal 129kcal Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.95g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 47.54g 5.37g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 6.87g Tortilla
Cholesterol 26mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 70mg 20mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 3.81mg 0.76mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 3.03g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 1.5g Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.073mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 43.02g 2.53g Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 94mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.268mg 0.256mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 8.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.032mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.055mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.757mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0.4µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 98µg 16µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.034g Tortilla
Choline 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 0.296g 1.352g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.182mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.53mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.157mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.122mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.326mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.165mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Tortilla
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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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