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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Noodles different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Noodles is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Noodles is 29% higher.
  • Noodles has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked are the varieties used 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 +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +473.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%
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 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +473.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%

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 +6085.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +803.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +425%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6085.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +803.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Fats +237.2%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +222%
Contains more Carbs +266.2%
Equal in Water - 67.73
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% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Fats +237.2%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +222%
Contains more Carbs +266.2%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4550%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4550%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Noodles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 9.76g 4.54g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 2.07g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 129kcal 138kcal Noodles
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 12mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 76mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 38mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.74mg 0.65mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.256mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 8.1µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 1299IU 21IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.17mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.077mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.263mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.046mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.09µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.043mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.138mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.365mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.137mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.086mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.22mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.121mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 29mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.029g Noodles
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.419g Noodles
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 0.581g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.552g 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 Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.