Burrito vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are burrito and kung Pao chicken different?
- Burrito is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B5; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 23% higher.
- Burrito contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While burrito contains 0.29mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
- Kung Pao chicken has less saturated fat.
- Burrito has a lower glycemic index (37) than kung Pao chicken (55).
Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +173.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +138.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +806.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +409.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +354.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +688.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +39.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.032mg | 22% |
Iron | 2.08mg | 0.76mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.055mg | 17% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0.11µg | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 3.02g | 16% |
Copper | 0.174mg | 0.073mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Carbs | 32.92g | 6.87g | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.243mg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 26mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 3.174g | 1.352g | 8% |
Protein | 6.48g | 9.76g | 7% |
Phosphorus | 45mg | 94mg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 7.1mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
Folate | 40µg | 16µg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 2.757mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
Calories | 206kcal | 129kcal | 4% |
Selenium | 10.1µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 24mg | 4% |
Calcium | 52mg | 20mg | 3% |
Potassium | 301mg | 218mg | 2% |
Choline | 26.8mg | 37.4mg | 2% |
Sodium | 454mg | 402mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Fats | 6.22g | 6.98g | 1% |
Net carbs | 32.92g | 5.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.74mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.184g | 2.173g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.504mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.343mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.319mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.48 g
Fats:
6.22 g
Carbs:
32.92 g
Water:
52.53 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +379.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +12.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +42.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.551 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +448.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.173g