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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Couscous different?

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Couscous is richer in Selenium.
  • Couscous covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Couscous, cooked types were used 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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.3%
Contains more Potassium +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Selenium +239.5%
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 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.3%
Contains more Potassium +275.9%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Selenium +239.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Equal in Folate - 15
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +4262.5%
Contains more Other +519.2%
Contains more Carbs +238%
Equal in Water - 72.57
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Fats +4262.5%
Contains more Other +519.2%
Contains more Carbs +238%
Equal in Water - 72.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4618.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4618.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 21.82g Couscous
Protein 9.76g 3.79g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.16g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 23.22g Couscous
Calories 129kcal 112kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.1g Couscous
Fiber 1.5g 1.4g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 8mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.38mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 22mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 58mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 0.74mg 0.26mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.041mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.084mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.13mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.063mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.027mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.983mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.371mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.051mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 15µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.147mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.259mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.059mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.184mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.162mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.077mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Couscous
Trans Fat 0.034g Couscous
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.029g Couscous
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 0.022g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.064g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Couscous
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
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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 Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.323g)

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.