American cheese vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between American cheese and kung Pao chicken
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, kung Pao chicken has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% more.
- American cheese has 14 times more vitamin B12 than kung Pao chicken. American cheese has 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in saturated fat.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index than American cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +236.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +581.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +149.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +524.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3527.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +423.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +355.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +320.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +279% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 20mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 94mg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 1.352g | 76% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.11µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 402mg | 55% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 6.98g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 26mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 8.1µg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 65µg | 21% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 9.76g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 2.757mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.74mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.243mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 2.173g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.055mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 3.02g | 12% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 129kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 13.6µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.256mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 6.87g | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 37.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 2.688g | N/A |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.705g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.