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Kung Pao chicken vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Spanish rice?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Spanish rice is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Spanish rice's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 13% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.3%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1199%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +311%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~13µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.6%
Contains more FatsFats +31.9%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.6%
~equal in Other ~1.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +389.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +26%
Contains more FructoseFructose +28.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +988.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Spanish rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 129kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Protein 9.76g 3.28g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 5.29g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 6.87g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 24mg 13mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Potassium 218mg 116mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Sugar 3.03g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.065mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.48mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 94mg 57mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 528mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 100IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 8.1µg 7.4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.074mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.378mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.415mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.082mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.08µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 13µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.07g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg 9.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.511g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.317g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.044mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.098mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.109mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.131mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.071mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.47mg 0.137mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.071mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.42g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.238g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 2.052g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Spanish rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

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

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