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

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What are the main differences between mozzarella and kung Pao chicken?

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin A.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 71% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 8 times less vitamin B12 than mozzarella. Mozzarella has 0.92µg 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 (55) than mozzarella (27).

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +3555%
Contains more ZincZinc +323%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.5%
Contains more IronIron +204%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +655.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.3%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 20mg 71%
Phosphorus 524mg 94mg 61%
Saturated fat 10.867g 1.352g 43%
Protein 27.5g 9.76g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.11µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.055mg 22%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.74mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.02g 17%
Sodium 16mg 402mg 17%
Fats 17.1g 6.98g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.757mg 16%
Selenium 15.7µg 8.1µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.243mg 13%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.6µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Cholesterol 54mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin A 137µg 65µg 8%
Calories 280kcal 129kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.173g 7%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.02mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Iron 0.25mg 0.76mg 6%
Copper 0.027mg 0.073mg 5%
Potassium 95mg 218mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 37.4mg 3%
Folate 9µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Carbs 3.1g 6.87g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 5.37g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +181.8%
Contains more FatsFats +145%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.6%
Contains more WaterWater +49.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.3%

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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.