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

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Fettuccine

  • Fettuccine contains less Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 7 times less Zinc than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Fettuccine contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fettuccine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +276%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
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 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +276%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%

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 E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
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% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +158.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Equal in Water - 75.2
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +158.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.8%
Contains more Other +18%
Equal in Water - 75.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 12g Fettuccine
Protein 9.76g 6.2g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 2.7g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 14g Fettuccine
Calories 129kcal 99kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 1.5g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 20mg 28mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.76mg 0.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 25mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 168mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.74mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.45mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.8mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 14mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.9g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.9g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.4g 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 Fettuccine
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

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

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.