Kung Pao chicken vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and quinoa?
- Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B6, while quinoa is higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, and iron.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% higher.
- Quinoa is lower in sodium.
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Quinoa, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +189.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +569.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +234.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 402mg | 7mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.631mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.412mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.192mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 1.078g | 13% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 4.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 2.8µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.49mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 152mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 1.92g | 8% |
| Folate | 16µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 17.63g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 21.3g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.231g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.528g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 120kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | 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 |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +263.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +210% |
~equal in
Water
~71.61g
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +311.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +596.8% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
