Meatball vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between meatball and kung Pao chicken
- Meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, folate, fiber, and vitamin B2, while kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A and selenium.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 76% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 14 times less vitamin B12 than meatball. Meatball contains 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.11µg.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.
The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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 CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +867.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +912.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2831.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +387.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.5% |
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Saturated fat
~1.352g
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.173g
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.032mg | 76% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.073mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.11µg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 94mg | 36% |
| Protein | 21g | 9.76g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 0.76mg | 18% |
| Folate | 78µg | 16µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 8.1µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 1.5g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 3.02g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.74mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 37.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 402mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 129kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.243mg | 3% |
| Fats | 9g | 6.98g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 2.757mg | 2% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 180mg | 218mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8g | 6.87g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 1.352g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 2.173g | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
57%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
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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