Kung Pao chicken vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and chocolate cake
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Kung Pao chicken covers your daily vitamin A needs 23% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake has 6 times less vitamin B6 than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 0.243mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate cake has 0.041mg.
- Kung Pao chicken contains less cholesterol.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.9% |
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 | +3450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +492.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +243.3% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +206.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +677.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.761g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 5.43g | 19% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 128.4mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.041mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 53.4g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.207mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 371kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 15.1g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 58mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 6.039g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.137mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 5.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 11.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.304mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 315mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.16µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.761g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.005g | 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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.078g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.