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Kung Pao chicken vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Romano cheese?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 104% more.
  • Romano cheese contains 36 times less Vitamin B3 than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 2.757mg of Vitamin B3, while Romano cheese contains 0.077mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cheese, romano types 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 Potassium +153.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Contains more Calcium +5220%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +708.5%
Contains more Zinc +248.6%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
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 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Potassium +153.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Contains more Calcium +5220%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +708.5%
Contains more Zinc +248.6%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Equal in Iron - 0.77

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 +213%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3480.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +918.2%
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 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +213%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3480.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +918.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +89.3%
Contains more Water +141.9%
Contains more Protein +225.8%
Contains more Fats +286%
Contains more Other +317.4%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more Carbs +89.3%
Contains more Water +141.9%
Contains more Protein +225.8%
Contains more Fats +286%
Contains more Other +317.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +260.7%

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 Romano cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 3.63g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 6.98g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 6.87g 3.63g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.73g Romano cheese
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.76mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 24mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 94mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 218mg 86mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 1433mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.073mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 1299IU 415IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.23mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.077mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.424mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.085mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.2µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.407mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 0.775mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 0.449mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.24mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 0.47mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.265mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 26mg 104mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 1.352g 17.115g 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 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.593g 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 Romano cheese
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
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1031mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.763g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients

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

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