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

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Lasagne?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, while Lasagne is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Lasagne's daily need coverage for Selenium is 14% higher.
  • Lasagne has 3 times less Vitamin C than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 7.1mg of Vitamin C, while Lasagne has 2.5mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.71
Equal in Sodium - 373
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.71
Equal in Sodium - 373

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 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +123.6%
Equal in Water - 70.87
Equal in Other - 1.57
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +123.6%
Equal in Water - 70.87
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.5%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +244.4%
Contains more Starch +288.5%
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +92.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
46% 33% 11% 10%
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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +244.4%
Contains more Starch +288.5%
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +92.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 9.76g 7.28g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 4.92g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 129kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Starch 2.53g 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0.54g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 3.03g 3.11g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 20mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 0.76mg 0.71mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 218mg 196mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.74mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.073mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.256mg 0.193mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 1299IU 437IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 41µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.85mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 7.1mg 2.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.074mg Lasagne
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.528mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.323mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.122mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 13.6µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.085mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.219mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.224mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.578mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.24mg 0.164mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.329mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.285mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.183mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.196g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.348g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.758g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.433g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.322g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.026g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.996g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.