Kung Pao chicken vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kung Pao chicken and dough different?
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6; however, dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Dough covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 57% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has 1299 times more vitamin A than dough. Kung Pao chicken has 1299IU of vitamin A, while dough has 1IU.
- Dough has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dough is 70, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 PotassiumPotassium | +86.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +414.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +253.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1842.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +367.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +676.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +668.8% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +126.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +655.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
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
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +500.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
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:
44.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.7 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +57.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1648.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
~0.51g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.71mg | 57% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 3.91mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 28.6µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.427mg | 29% |
| Folate | 16µg | 123µg | 27% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 44.23g | 17% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 51.88g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.855g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.577mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 4.817mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.107mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 602mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 272kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 2.42g | 7% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.362g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.529g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.04mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 10.75g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.455mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 0.788g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.823g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)