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 A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B5, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +395.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +589.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +484.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 26.4µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.326g | 18% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.049mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 26.01g | 10% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 0.93g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 5.8g | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 30.86g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.112mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 6.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.176g | 5% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.131g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.322mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 158kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g | 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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +475% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +349.2% |
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1558.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +826.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
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:
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 SucroseSucrose | +1966.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1475% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1700% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +928.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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