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Kung Pao chicken vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Lo mein

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Choline, yet Lo mein is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Kung Pao chicken is 13% higher.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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 +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Manganese - 0.24
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 7% 41% 10% 20% 10% 57% 10% 22% 32% 64%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 430
Equal in Manganese - 0.24

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 +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.7
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 11% 6% 3% 6% 12% 29% 16% 17% 16% 22% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Fats +197%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +193.4%
Equal in Water - 71.33
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Fats +197%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +193.4%
Equal in Water - 71.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +14.1%
Contains more Glucose +70.3%
Contains more Fructose +63.6%
Contains more Starch +561.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
86% 8% 2% 2%
Starch: 16.73 g
Sucrose: 1.63 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +14.1%
Contains more Glucose +70.3%
Contains more Fructose +63.6%
Contains more Starch +561.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Lo mein Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 18.86g Lo mein
Protein 9.76g 4.77g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 2.35g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 20.16g Lo mein
Calories 129kcal 121kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 16.73g Lo mein
Fructose 0.54g 0.33g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 21mg Lo mein
Iron 0.76mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 45mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 105mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 430mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.36mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.064mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin A 1299IU 179IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 9µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.3mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.7mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.81mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.27mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.068mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 28µg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 12.7µg 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 0mg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.008g Lo mein
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.464g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.592g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.291g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 1.134g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.141g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g 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 Lo mein
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
14%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.