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

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A recap on differences between Kung Pao chicken and Mustard

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Mustard is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 46% more than Kung Pao chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +215%
Contains more Iron +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +313.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.074
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 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +215%
Contains more Iron +111.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +313.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.074

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 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
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 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161%
Contains more Fats +109%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +109.3%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +161%
Contains more Fats +109%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +109.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.182
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.182

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +295.3%
Contains more Sucrose +785.7%
Contains more Glucose +34%
Contains more Fructose +134.8%
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
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +295.3%
Contains more Sucrose +785.7%
Contains more Glucose +34%
Contains more Fructose +134.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 1.83g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 3.74g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 3.34g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 5.83g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 60kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 0.64g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.23g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 1.5g 4g Mustard
Calcium 20mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 0.76mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 24mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 94mg 108mg Mustard
Potassium 218mg 152mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 1104mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.64mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.074mg Mustard
Manganese 0.256mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 8.1µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 1299IU 109IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 5µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.36mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.3mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.565mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.254mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.07mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.009mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.167mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.146mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.292mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.264mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.076mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.161mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.189mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.119mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.009g Mustard
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.214g Mustard
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 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.774g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.358g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g Mustard
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 Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.