Kung Pao chicken vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between kung Pao chicken and béchamel sauce
- Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, and selenium, yet béchamel sauce is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 21% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 23 times more vitamin K than béchamel sauce. Kung Pao chicken contains 13.6µg of vitamin K, while béchamel sauce contains 0.6µg.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +261.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +461.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +966.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +530% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
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 | +787.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +956.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +492.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +172.7% |
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:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.73g
~equal in
Carbs
~7.4g
~equal in
Water
~80.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.041mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.261mg | 16% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 3.77g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0.6µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.586g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.184mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.024mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 3.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.3µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.1g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 2.152g | 4% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 14.1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 328mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.339mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 2.67g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 73µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 6.73g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 7.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | 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
23%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.