Kung Pao chicken vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between kung Pao chicken and taco salad
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin C; however, taco salad has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and folate.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 20% more.
- Kung Pao chicken has 4 times more vitamin C than taco salad. Kung Pao chicken has 7.1mg of vitamin C, while taco salad has 1.8mg.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +268.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +385% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +294.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~7.46g
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Water
~72.35g
~equal in
Other
~1.6g
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.883g | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 3.446g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.32µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.24mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 97mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
| Folate | 16µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Protein | 9.76g | 6.68g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.36mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.15mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 23.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 11.91g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 2.606g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 141kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 385mg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 7.46g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 210mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.201mg | 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 |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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