Hot chocolate vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hot chocolate and kung Pao chicken
- Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 22% higher.
- Hot chocolate contains 6 times more calcium than kung Pao chicken. Hot chocolate contains 114mg of calcium, while kung Pao chicken contains 20mg.
- Hot chocolate contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade 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 | +470% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +41.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +81% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +17.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1869.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +21.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +345.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3450% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3300% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1972.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +507.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6700% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +139.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +198.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +69.5% |
~equal in
Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
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 | +221% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3495.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.352g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 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 SucroseSucrose | +168.8% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +6200% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +5300% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 3.02g | 20% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.243mg | 16% |
Sodium | 44mg | 402mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 2.757mg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0.11µg | 16% |
Protein | 3.52g | 9.76g | 12% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.256mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 8.1µg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
Calcium | 114mg | 20mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
Fats | 2.34g | 6.98g | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.02mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
Cholesterol | 8mg | 26mg | 6% |
Choline | 15.6mg | 37.4mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 2.173g | 4% |
Iron | 0.42mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
Folate | 5µg | 16µg | 3% |
Calories | 77kcal | 129kcal | 3% |
Copper | 0.103mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 51µg | 65µg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 105mg | 94mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 1.5g | 2% |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0.54g | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
Carbs | 10.74g | 6.87g | 1% |
Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
Potassium | 197mg | 218mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 9.74g | 5.37g | N/A |
Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
Sugar | 9.66g | 3.03g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.034g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 1.431g | 1.352g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.305mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.201mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.067mg | 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
20%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
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?

Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)