Kung Pao chicken vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and cayenne pepper
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in kung Pao chicken.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 806% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 | +533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +640% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +823.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +926.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +411% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +681.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +976.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3101.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2824.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1570.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +908.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +490.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +562.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.7% |
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +828.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +724.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275.2% |
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 65µg | 2081µg | 224% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 29.83mg | 192% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 2.45mg | 170% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 27.2g | 103% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 7.8mg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 76.4mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 2mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.919mg | 66% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 80.3µg | 56% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 2014mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 8.701mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8.37g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.373mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 152mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 293mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.328mg | 25% |
| Folate | 16µg | 106µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 56.63g | 17% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 30mg | 16% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 17.27g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 2.48mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 148mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 3.26g | 9% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 318kcal | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 12.01g | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 51.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.8µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 2.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 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 | 0g | 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 |
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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
23%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins