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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 polyunsaturated fat than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 8 times less polyunsaturated fat than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 3.02g of polyunsaturated fat, while fettuccine contains 0.4g.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +640%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more FatsFats +158.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18%
~equal in Water ~75.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Fettuccine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.4g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.05mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Sodium 402mg 166mg 10%
Phosphorus 94mg 25mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Protein 9.76g 6.2g 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Fats 6.98g 2.7g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.8mg 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 6mg 4%
Cholesterol 26mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.45mg 4%
Folate 16µg 6µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.9g 3%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.9g 2%
Calories 129kcal 99kcal 2%
Fiber 1.5g 2g 2%
Iron 0.76mg 0.6mg 2%
Carbs 6.87g 14g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.07mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Potassium 218mg 168mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 28mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 12g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 0g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Fettuccine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
7%
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 Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 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.