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Marinara sauce vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marinara sauce and Kung Pao chicken

  • Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3, yet Kung Pao chicken is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily Sodium needs 16% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce contains 2 times more Vitamin E than Kung Pao chicken. While Marinara sauce contains 2.4mg of Vitamin E , Kung Pao chicken contains only 1.02mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marinara sauce is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 +35%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Manganese +86.9%
Contains more Selenium +636.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Manganese +86.9%
Contains more Selenium +636.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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 E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin K - 13.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin K - 13.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Protein +592.2%
Contains more Fats +371.6%
Equal in Other - 1.61
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Protein +592.2%
Contains more Fats +371.6%
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.5%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 5.37g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 1.48g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 8.06g 6.87g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 5.5g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 20mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.76mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 34mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 319mg 218mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 402mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.081mg 0.073mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 1.1µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 650IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 2.4mg 1.02mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.055mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 2.757mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 13µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.9µg 13.6µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 2mg 26mg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 0.034g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 1.352g Marinara sauce
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 0.377g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 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
Marinara sauce 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
23%
Marinara sauce
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
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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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.
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.

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