Kung Pao chicken vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between kung Pao chicken and sun-dried tomato
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in selenium, yet sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 105% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 3 times more selenium than sun-dried tomato. While kung Pao chicken contains 8.1µg of selenium, sun-dried tomato contains only 3µg.
- The glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +170% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +617.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +252.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +547.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1333.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +503.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +596.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 101.8mg | 105% |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.473mg | 44% |
Potassium | 218mg | 1565mg | 40% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.383mg | 25% |
Iron | 0.76mg | 2.68mg | 24% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 5.8g | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 8.663g | 16% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 81mg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.193mg | 13% |
Fats | 6.98g | 14.08g | 11% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
Protein | 9.76g | 5.06g | 9% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 3µg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.466mg | 9% |
Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.319mg | 6% |
Sodium | 402mg | 266mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 94mg | 139mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.06g | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 3.63mg | 5% |
Carbs | 6.87g | 23.33g | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
Calories | 129kcal | 213kcal | 4% |
Calcium | 20mg | 47mg | 3% |
Folate | 16µg | 23µg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 1.352g | 1.893g | 2% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 5.37g | 17.53g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 64µg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 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:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +38.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +101.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +239.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +129.8% |
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
1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +298.7% |