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

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Shiitake?

  • The amount of Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Shiitake is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 20% more.
  • Shiitake contains 45 times less Sodium than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 402mg of Sodium, while Shiitake contains 9mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +85.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.2%
Contains more Copper +94.5%
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +85.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.2%
Contains more Copper +94.5%

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 B1 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
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 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +335.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Carbs - 6.79
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +335.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.5%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Carbs - 6.79

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +277.8%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +277.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 4.29g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 2.24g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.49g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 6.79g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 34kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 2.38g Shiitake
Fiber 1.5g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 20mg 2mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.41mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 112mg Shiitake
Potassium 218mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 402mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 0.74mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.073mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.256mg 0.23mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 5.7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.015mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 16µg 13µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.011mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.134mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.111mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.189mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.134mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.033mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.111mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.145mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.056mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 1.352g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 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 Shiitake
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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.