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Kung Pao chicken vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Caesar salad?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin C, while Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Calcium +1065%
Contains more Iron +207.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +287.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Calcium +1065%
Contains more Iron +207.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +287.7%

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 A +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +263.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +263.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +72.3%
Contains more Protein +37.2%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +35.4%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Water +72.3%
Contains more Protein +37.2%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.38
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.38

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +899.6%
Contains more Glucose +55.6%
Contains more Fructose +109.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +899.6%
Contains more Glucose +55.6%
Contains more Fructose +109.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Kung Pao chicken Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 9.76g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 6.98g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 6.87g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 129kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 2.53g 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 0.54g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 3.03g 4.02g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 20mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 0.76mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 94mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 218mg 170mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 454mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.073mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.256mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 8.1µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 1299IU 360IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.61mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.447mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 13.6µg 5.9µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.407mg 0.393mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.775mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.449mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.24mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.47mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.265mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 26mg 24mg Caesar salad
Trans Fat 0.034g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 1.352g 4.206g Kung Pao chicken
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 2.173g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.461g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.155g 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
Kung Pao chicken Caesar salad
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.854g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.