Kung Pao chicken vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Chinese cuisine
- Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 31% more.
- Kung Pao chicken has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Chinese cuisine. Kung Pao chicken has 2.757mg of Vitamin B3, while Chinese cuisine has 1.32mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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.
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+23.7%
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Copper
+49%
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Manganese
+74.1%
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Selenium
+20.9%
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Iron
+46.1%
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Zinc
+102.7%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Sodium - 409
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Magnesium
+60%
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Phosphorus
+23.7%
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Copper
+49%
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Manganese
+74.1%
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Selenium
+20.9%
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Iron
+46.1%
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Zinc
+102.7%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Sodium - 409
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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Vitamin E
+24.4%
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Vitamin B3
+108.9%
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Vitamin B5
+12.9%
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Vitamin B6
+50.9%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+63.4%
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Folate
+181.3%
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Vitamin B12
+336.4%
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Vitamin K
+277.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1262
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
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Vitamin E
+24.4%
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Vitamin B3
+108.9%
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Vitamin B5
+12.9%
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Vitamin B6
+50.9%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+63.4%
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Folate
+181.3%
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Vitamin B12
+336.4%
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Vitamin K
+277.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1262
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+37.9%
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Fats
+31.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.29
Equal in Water - 78.82
Equal in Other - 1.51
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
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Protein
+37.9%
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Fats
+31.7%
Equal in Carbs - 7.29
Equal in Water - 78.82
Equal in Other - 1.51
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.8%
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Saturated Fat
-27.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.02 g
Saturated Fat:
0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.13 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.8%
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Saturated Fat
-27.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+39%
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Sucrose
+59%
Equal in Glucose - 0.69
Equal in Fructose - 0.55
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
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+39%
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Sucrose
+59%
Equal in Glucose - 0.69
Equal in Fructose - 0.55
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 5.37g | 5.79g | |
Protein | 9.76g | 7.08g | |
Fats | 6.98g | 5.3g | |
Carbs | 6.87g | 7.29g | |
Calories | 129kcal | 105kcal | |
Starch | 2.53g | 1.82g | |
Fructose | 0.54g | 0.55g | |
Sugar | 3.03g | 2.41g | |
Fiber | 1.5g | 1.5g | |
Calcium | 20mg | 22mg | |
Iron | 0.76mg | 1.11mg | |
Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg | |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 76mg | |
Potassium | 218mg | 204mg | |
Sodium | 402mg | 409mg | |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.5mg | |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.049mg | |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.147mg | |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 6.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 1299IU | 1262IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 65µg | 63µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.82mg | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 11.6mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.033mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.32mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.443mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.161mg | |
Folate | 16µg | 45µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.48µg | |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 51.3µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.083mg | |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.313mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.314mg | |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.525mg | |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.552mg | |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.158mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.317mg | |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0.327mg | |
Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.207mg | |
Cholesterol | 26mg | 14mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.034g | 0.058g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.352g | 0.978g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.004g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.005g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.173g | 1.217g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.13g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 1.803g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.264g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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