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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.
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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.71mg
~equal in Sodium ~373mg

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% 78% 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 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +184%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +41.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.6%
~equal in Water ~70.87g
~equal in Other ~1.57g

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +244.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +288.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +47.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +92.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Lasagne Opinion
Calories 129kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Protein 9.76g 7.28g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 4.92g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 2.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 13.66g Lasagne
Carbs 6.87g 15.36g Lasagne
Cholesterol 26mg 17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 218mg 196mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.71mg Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 3.11g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.073mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.74mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 2.53g 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 94mg 115mg Lasagne
Sodium 402mg 373mg 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
Manganese 0.256mg 0.193mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 15.9µg Lasagne
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
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 13.6µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.196g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg 23.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.348g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.758g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.433g 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
Fructose 0.54g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.026g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.322g 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 Lasagne
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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 vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.

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