Kung Pao chicken vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kung Pao chicken and Chinese fried rice
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin E, and choline, while Chinese fried rice has more manganese.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
- Chinese fried rice contains 8 times less vitamin E than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 1.02mg of vitamin E, while Chinese fried rice contains 0.13mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in Chinese fried rice is lower.
- Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of Chinese fried rice is 80.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.
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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 | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.1% |
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 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +684.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +332.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +659.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +385.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +580% |
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:
4.05 g
Fats:
2.96 g
Carbs:
32.79 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
1.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.3% |
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
0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.111 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
2.53 g
Sucrose:
1.86 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.54 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
30.8 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +402.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +384.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +980% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1117.4% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.032mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.637mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.111g | 13% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 30.8g | 12% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 4.05g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 32.79g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 2.8µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.433mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 2.96g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.649g | 4% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.54g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 174kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.095mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 387mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 31.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 0.981g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)