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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Kung Pao chicken

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily Phosphorus needs 38% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 17 times less Calcium than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 331mg of Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken has 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1555%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.76mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 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 ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +156%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.2%
Contains more OtherOther +131.1%
Contains more WaterWater +98.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 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 StarchStarch +756.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170%
~equal in Glucose ~0.63g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 324kcal 129kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 9.76g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 6.98g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 25.62g 5.37g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 6.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 331mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.84mg 0.76mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 3.03g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 1.98mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 2.53g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 94mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 343IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 96µg 65µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.363mg 0.256mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 8.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.032mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.055mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.11µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 13.6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 16µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.173g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 3.02g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.118mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.407mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.431mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.775mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.449mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.402mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.47mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.265mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.244g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.002g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.005g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 2.688g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 606mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.