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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 RAE, 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 RAE needs 224% more than Kung Pao chicken.

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 Calcium +640%
Contains more Iron +926.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.7%
Contains more Potassium +823.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +411%
Contains more Manganese +681.3%
Equal in Selenium - 8.8
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 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +640%
Contains more Iron +926.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.7%
Contains more Potassium +823.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +411%
Contains more Manganese +681.3%
Equal in Selenium - 8.8

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3103.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2824.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +976.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.2%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.4%
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 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3103.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2824.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +976.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.2%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +828.9%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +147.4%
Contains more Carbs +724.3%
Contains more Other +275.2%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Water +828.9%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +147.4%
Contains more Carbs +724.3%
Contains more Other +275.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Kung Pao chicken Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 9.76g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 6.98g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 6.87g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 129kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 10.34g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 20mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.76mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 24mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 94mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 218mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 402mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.74mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.073mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.256mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.1µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 1299IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 1.02mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 7.1mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 16µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 0.034g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 1.352g 3.26g Kung Pao chicken
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 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 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 Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients

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

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