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Kung Pao chicken vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Spaghetti

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Spaghetti contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +650.5%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +475%
Contains more Carbs +349.2%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +650.5%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +475%
Contains more Carbs +349.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1966.7%
Contains more Glucose +1475%
Contains more Fructose +1700%
Contains more Starch +928.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
46% 33% 11% 10%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1966.7%
Contains more Glucose +1475%
Contains more Fructose +1700%
Contains more Starch +928.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 9.76g 5.8g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.93g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 129kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 2.53g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.54g 0.03g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 20mg 7mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 58mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 44mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.74mg 0.51mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.256mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 8.1µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.06mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.112mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.049mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.083mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.206mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.228mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.44mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.133mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.065mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.297mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.262mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.132mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.176g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.131g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.326g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.024g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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