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Kung Pao chicken vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Tagliatelle

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, however, Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 56% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 15 times more Sodium than Tagliatelle. Kung Pao chicken has 402mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle has 26mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +340.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +212.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.7%
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 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +340.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +212.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.7%

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 A +2663.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.535
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 177% 102% 63% 33% 22% 132% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2663.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.535

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Water +141.2%
Contains more Other +143.9%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +696.7%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Water +141.2%
Contains more Other +143.9%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +696.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +701.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +701.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%

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 Tagliatelle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 9.76g 11.31g Tagliatelle
Fats 6.98g 2.3g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 129kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 15mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 24mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 94mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 218mg 179mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.74mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.073mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.256mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 47IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 14µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.093mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.407mg 0.295mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.431mg
Leucine 0.775mg 0.763mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.214mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.174mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.47mg 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.265mg 0.226mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 73mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.271g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.942g Kung Pao chicken
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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Kung Pao chicken Tagliatelle
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
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/nutrients

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

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