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

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What are the main differences between Lasagne and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 14% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 4 times less Calcium than Lasagne. Lasagne has 88mg of Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken has 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken 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 Calcium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Sodium - 402
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Sodium - 402

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 B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +123.6%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Equal in Water - 74.78
Equal in Other - 1.61
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 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 Carbs +123.6%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Equal in Water - 74.78
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.5%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +288.5%
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +92.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +244.4%
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +288.5%
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +92.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +244.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lasagne Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 13.66g 5.37g Lasagne
Protein 7.28g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 4.92g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 15.36g 6.87g Lasagne
Calories 135kcal 129kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g 2.53g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g 0.54g Lasagne
Sugar 3.11g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Lasagne
Calcium 88mg 20mg Lasagne
Iron 0.71mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 115mg 94mg Lasagne
Potassium 196mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 373mg 402mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.87mg 0.74mg Lasagne
Copper 0.09mg 0.073mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 15.9µg 8.1µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 437IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.032mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.055mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 1.528mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 24µg 16µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.11µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 7µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.219mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.578mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.486mg 0.449mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.285mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.183mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 17mg 26mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.348g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.758g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lasagne Kung Pao chicken
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
20%
Lasagne
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lasagne
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.996g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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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