Kung Pao chicken vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and pepperoni?
- Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in cholesterol.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than pepperoni (28).
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +319.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +258% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +134.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +746.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1081.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 17.708g | 74% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 46.28g | 60% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 1582mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 1.3µg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 20.77g | 46% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 29µg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 1.074mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 97mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.271mg | 20% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 504kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 19.25g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.257mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 4.987mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 4.458g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.93mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.362mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 158mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 52IU | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 5.8µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 16µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 51.2mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 274mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 1.18g | 2% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.164g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 3.605g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +482.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +563% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +194.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +855.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.6% |
