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

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How are couscous and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Couscous has more selenium; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Couscous covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Couscous contains less sodium.

Couscous, cooked and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +239.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275.9%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +78%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.8%

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% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
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 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1033.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 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 +238%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4262.5%
Contains more OtherOther +519.2%
~equal in Water ~74.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 19% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 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 -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9777.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4618.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Couscous Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 27.5µg 8.1µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 3.02g 20%
Sodium 5mg 402mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.243mg 15%
Protein 3.79g 9.76g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 2.757mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg 11%
Phosphorus 22mg 94mg 10%
Fats 0.16g 6.98g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.256mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.02mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.029g 1.352g 6%
Choline 3.3mg 37.4mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.022g 2.173g 5%
Iron 0.38mg 0.76mg 5%
Potassium 58mg 218mg 5%
Carbs 23.22g 6.87g 5%
Copper 0.041mg 0.073mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.74mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.032mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.055mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 112kcal 129kcal 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Calcium 8mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 21.82g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 3.03g N/A
Fiber 1.4g 1.5g 0%
Folate 15µg 16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.1mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.259mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.073mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.162mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 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
Couscous 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
7%
Couscous
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.323g)

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.