Kung Pao chicken vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Sesame chicken
- Kung Pao chicken has more Manganese, and Vitamin C, however, Sesame chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 16% more.
- Kung Pao chicken has 7 times more Vitamin C than Sesame chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 7.1mg of Vitamin C, while Sesame chicken has 1mg.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.2% |
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 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +343.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +99.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96% |
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:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.3% |
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Other
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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
2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
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:
10.7 g
Sucrose:
11.79 g
Glucose:
2.18 g
Fructose:
2.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +322.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +533.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +246% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +272.2% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 129kcal | 293kcal |
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| Protein | 9.76g | 14.33g |
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| Fats | 6.98g | 14.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.37g | 26.18g |
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| Carbs | 6.87g | 26.88g |
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| Cholesterol | 26mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 218mg | 204mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.09mg |
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| Sugar | 3.03g | 15.98g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.7g |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.91mg |
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| Starch | 2.53g | 10.7g |
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| Phosphorus | 94mg | 130mg |
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| Sodium | 402mg | 482mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1299IU | 293IU |
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| Vitamin A | 65µg | 83µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1.31mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.083mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.225mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 3.96mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.25µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 27.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.034g | 0.045g |
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| Choline | 37.4mg | 73.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.352g | 2.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.173g | 3.546g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 6.885g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.407mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.775mg |
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| Lysine | 0.449mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.265mg |
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| Fructose | 0.54g | 2.01g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.774g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.039g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 5.925g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.