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

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Mozzarella?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 71% higher.
  • Mozzarella has 25 times less Sodium than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 402mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella has 16mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +204%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains more Copper +170.4%
Contains more Calcium +3555%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +323%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +204%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains more Copper +170.4%
Contains more Calcium +3555%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +323%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 A +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +736.4%
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +736.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Protein +181.8%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Other +49.1%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Protein +181.8%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Other +49.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +493.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.9%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +493.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.9%

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 Mozzarella
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 3.1g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 6.98g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 6.87g 3.1g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.76mg 0.25mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 94mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 218mg 95mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.74mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.073mg 0.027mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 1299IU 517IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.15mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.12mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.08mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 9µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.8µg Kung Pao chicken
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 54mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 1.352g 10.867g Kung Pao chicken
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 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.509g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.