Lo mein vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lo mein and kung Pao chicken
- Lo mein is richer in selenium and vitamin B2, yet kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin C, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 22% higher.
- Lo mein contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than kung Pao chicken. Lo mein contains 0.124mg of vitamin B2, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.055mg.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat 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 IronIron | +40.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.068mg | 0.243mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 2.757mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 3.02g | 12% |
| Protein | 4.77g | 9.76g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 6.98g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 7.1mg | 6% |
| Starch | 16.73g | 2.53g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 65µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.16g | 6.87g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.464g | 1.352g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.592g | 2.173g | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Folate | 28µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4 IU | 0 IU | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 402mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.24mg | 0.256mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 12.7µg | 13.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 129kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.86g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.54g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.141g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.134g | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.77 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
20.16 g
Water:
71.33 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +197% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
~equal in
Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +267.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.73 g
Sucrose:
1.63 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.3 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +561.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +14.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +70.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +63.6% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
