Kung Pao chicken vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and summer squash
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, summer squash is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B2.
- Kung Pao chicken covers your daily vitamin A needs 22% more than summer squash.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 | +41.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +117.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +43.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +155.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3950% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +550% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +466.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +353.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +458.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +139.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +81.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.089g | 20% |
Protein | 9.76g | 1.21g | 17% |
Sodium | 402mg | 2mg | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.487mg | 14% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.2µg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 17mg | 11% |
Fats | 6.98g | 0.18g | 10% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 3µg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 38mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
Choline | 37.4mg | 6.7mg | 6% |
Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.044g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 10µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
Calories | 129kcal | 16kcal | 6% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.016g | 5% |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.175mg | 4% |
Folate | 16µg | 29µg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.218mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 17mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 0.95g | 1% |
Potassium | 218mg | 262mg | 1% |
Calcium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
Carbs | 6.87g | 3.35g | 1% |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 5.37g | 2.25g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | 2.2g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.025mg | 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 |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +706.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3777.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +159.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
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
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13481.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3293.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6100% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +19% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +75.9% |
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