Cottage cheese vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cottage cheese and kung Pao chicken
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and vitamin C.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 23% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 4 times less vitamin B12 than cottage cheese. Cottage cheese contains 0.43µg of vitamin B12, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.11µg.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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 | +315% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +985.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12700% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2684.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +428.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
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Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 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 | -21.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +179.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2355.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 3.02g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 2.757mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.243mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.11µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.256mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.76mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 20mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 6.98g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 37.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 65µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 2.173g | 3% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 8.1µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 9.76g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 1.352g | 2% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 402mg | 2% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 6.87g | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 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 |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)