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Kung Pao chicken vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily Phosphorus needs 38% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 0.243mg of Vitamin B6, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.084mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1555%
Contains more IronIron +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +98.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +156%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.2%
Contains more OtherOther +131.1%

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% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69%

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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170%
Contains more StarchStarch +756.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.63g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 129kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 9.76g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 6.98g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 6.87g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 26mg 32mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 218mg 121mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.84mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 3.03g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.073mg 0.067mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 2.53g 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 94mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 402mg 1008mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 343IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.98mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.38mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.084mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 13.6µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 16µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.372g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 6.643g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.407mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.775mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.449mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.24mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.47mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.265mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.54g 0.2g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 606mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.