Kung Pao chicken vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kung Pao chicken and amaranth
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin E, while amaranth has more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 26% higher.
- Amaranth contains 67 times less sodium than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 402mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
- Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +436.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1073.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.854mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 20% | |
| Sodium | 402mg | 6mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.1mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.235mg | 16% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 3.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.113mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 1.58g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 148mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 6% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 16.23g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 18.69g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 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 | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +156.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +341.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.1% |
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Water
~75.16g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +541.5% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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