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

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Differences between water and kung Pao chicken

  • Water contains less phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, potassium, copper, fiber, and magnesium than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for sodium is 17% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in water is lower.
  • Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +7300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1510%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Protein 0g 9.76g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 19%
Sodium 5mg 402mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 94mg 13%
Fats 0g 6.98g 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0mg 0.256mg 11%
Iron 0mg 0.76mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.74mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.352g 6%
Calories 0kcal 129kcal 6%
Copper 0.016mg 0.073mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 0mg 218mg 6%
Magnesium 1mg 24mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 3%
Carbs 0g 6.87g 2%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Water
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.