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Kung Pao chicken vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kung Pao chicken and cellophane noodles

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and phosphorus, while cellophane noodles have more iron, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cellophane noodles is lower.
  • Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2080%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +185.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Selenium ~7.9µg

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
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% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6000%
Contains more FatsFats +11533.3%
Contains more WaterWater +457.2%
Contains more OtherOther +496.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1153.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27062.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16677.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Carbs 6.87g 86.09g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.018g 20%
Protein 9.76g 0.16g 19%
Iron 0.76mg 2.17mg 18%
Sodium 402mg 10mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.2mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.05mg 15%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Calories 129kcal 351kcal 11%
Fats 6.98g 0.06g 11%
Choline 37.4mg 93.2mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.15mg 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Phosphorus 94mg 32mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.1mg 8%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.017g 6%
Potassium 218mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.13mg 6%
Magnesium 24mg 3mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.008g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Folate 16µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 0.5g 4%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.41mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 25mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.081mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0g N/A
Selenium 8.1µg 7.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.005mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Cellophane noodles
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.