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

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Differences between Fettuccine and Kung Pao chicken

  • Fettuccine contains less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Fettuccine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276%

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +103.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more FatsFats +158.5%
~equal in Water ~74.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -33.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +141.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 99kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Protein 6.2g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 2.7g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 12g 5.37g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 6.87g Fettuccine
Cholesterol 14mg 26mg Fettuccine
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 28mg 20mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.6mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 1.3g 3.03g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 1.5g Fettuccine
Copper 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.1mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 25mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 166mg 402mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.45mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.032mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 6µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Fettuccine
Choline 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 0.9g 1.352g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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%
Fettuccine
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
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 cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

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. 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.