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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Arugula different?

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Arugula is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Arugula covers your daily need of Vitamin K 79% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Arugula, raw 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +95.8%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +95.8%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +803.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +698.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +803.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +698.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +278.3%
Contains more Fats +957.6%
Contains more Carbs +88.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +22.6%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +278.3%
Contains more Fats +957.6%
Contains more Carbs +88.2%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4334.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4334.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken Arugula
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 2.05g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 2.58g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.66g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 3.65g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 25kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 2.05g Arugula
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 20mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.76mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 24mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 94mg 52mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 402mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.74mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.256mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 8.1µg 0.3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.43mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.044mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.305mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.437mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 108.6µg Arugula
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
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Arugula
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Arugula
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.086g Arugula
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.049g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.319g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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