Kung Pao chicken vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between kung Pao chicken and pumpkin seeds
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 87% more.
- Kung Pao chicken has 22 times more sodium than pumpkin seeds. Kung Pao chicken has 402mg of sodium, while pumpkin seeds have 18mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +991.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +321.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +845.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1291.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.8% |
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 | +2266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +864% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +792.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +556.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1561.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +682.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136% |
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
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 10.3mg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.69mg | 69% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 18.4g | 68% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 262mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8.844g | 39% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 3.31mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 919mg | 21% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 19.4g | 19% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 18.55g | 18% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 18mg | 17% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 446kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.037mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 53.75g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.286mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 3.67g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 6.032g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.496mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 92mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
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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
23%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins