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

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Important differences between Lettuce and Kung Pao chicken

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 94% more.
  • Lettuce has 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Kung Pao chicken. Lettuce has 370µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Kung Pao chicken has 65µg.
  • Lettuce is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 +80%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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 +470.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +828.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +470.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +828.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +617.6%
Contains more Fats +4553.3%
Contains more Carbs +139.4%
Contains more Other +151.6%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +617.6%
Contains more Fats +4553.3%
Contains more Carbs +139.4%
Contains more Other +151.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3582.9%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3582.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +75%
Contains more Fructose +25.6%
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +75%
Contains more Fructose +25.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lettuce Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 1.36g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.15g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 2.87g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 15kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 0g 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.43g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.78g 3.03g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 36mg 20mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0.76mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 29mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 194mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 28mg 402mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.029mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.25mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0.6µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 7405IU 1299IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 65µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 9.2mg 7.1mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.032mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.055mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 38µg 16µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 126.3µg 13.6µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.059mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.079mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.084mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.016mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.07mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.022mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 1.352g Lettuce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 3.02g 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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is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Kung Pao chicken
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
75%
Lettuce
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.