Kung Pao chicken vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and saffron?
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2 than kung Pao chicken.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1224% higher.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than kung Pao chicken (55).
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spices, saffron 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 SeleniumSelenium | +44.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +455% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +690.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1360.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +349.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10996.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1038% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +259.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +385.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +315.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 28.408mg | 1224% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 11.1mg | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 80.8mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 1.01mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 264mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 1724mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.328mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 252mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 65.37g | 20% |
| Folate | 16µg | 93µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.267mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 402mg | 148mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 310kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 111mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.46mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.067g | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 5.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.429g | 4% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 11.43g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 5.85g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 1.586g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | 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:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +528.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +851.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +238.5% |
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
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +406.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.1% |
