Kung Pao chicken vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between kung Pao chicken and lettuce
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 122% more.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index than lettuce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
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 EVitamin E | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +635.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +273.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +469.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +828.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +617.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4553.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36116.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3582.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +75% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +25.6% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 126.3µg | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 370µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.082g | 20% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 1.36g | 17% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 28mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.375mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 0.15g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 29mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.02g | 6% |
| Folate | 16µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 15kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.029mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.006g | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 13.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 9.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 2.87g | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.43g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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