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Cellophane noodles vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cellophane noodles and kung Pao chicken

  • Cellophane noodles have more iron, choline, and vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cellophane noodles is lower.
  • Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +185.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2080%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 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 CarbsCarbs +1153.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6000%
Contains more FatsFats +11533.3%
Contains more WaterWater +457.2%
Contains more OtherOther +496.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
21% 33% 46%
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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27062.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16677.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Carbs 86.09g 6.87g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 3.02g 20%
Protein 0.16g 9.76g 19%
Iron 2.17mg 0.76mg 18%
Sodium 10mg 402mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.757mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.243mg 15%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Calories 351kcal 129kcal 11%
Fats 0.06g 6.98g 11%
Choline 93.2mg 37.4mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.032mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Phosphorus 32mg 94mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.5mg 8%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.256mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.017g 1.352g 6%
Potassium 10mg 218mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.02mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 24mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Folate 2µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.74mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 20mg 1%
Copper 0.081mg 0.073mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 85.59g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.03g N/A
Selenium 7.9µg 8.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Cellophane noodles
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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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