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

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Tortellini

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Tortellini is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Tortellini covers your daily Selenium needs 29% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Tortellini has 10 times less Vitamin K than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Tortellini has 1.3µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased.

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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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.9%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%
Equal in Sodium - 406
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.9%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%
Equal in Sodium - 406
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 +808.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +878.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.696
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 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +808.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +878.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.696

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +145.2%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +584.1%
Equal in Fats - 7.23
Equal in Other - 1.77
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Water +145.2%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +584.1%
Equal in Fats - 7.23
Equal in Other - 1.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +555.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.066
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +555.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.066

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 Tortellini
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Kung Pao chicken Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 9.76g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 6.98g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 6.87g 47g Tortellini
Calories 129kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 20mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 0.76mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 218mg 89mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 406mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 1299IU 143IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 38µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.16mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.696mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.043mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.3µg Kung Pao chicken
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 26mg 42mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 1.352g 3.6g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 2.066g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.461g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 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 Tortellini
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
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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