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

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A recap on differences between mustard and kung Pao chicken

  • Mustard is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
  • Mustard covers your daily selenium needs 46% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Mustard contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While mustard contains 0.177mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
  • The amount of sodium in kung Pao chicken is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215%
Contains more IronIron +111.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
~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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +871.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +67%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161%
Contains more FatsFats +109%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.173g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 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 StarchStarch +295.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +785.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34%
Contains more FructoseFructose +134.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 33.5µg 8.1µg 46%
Sodium 1104mg 402mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.02g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.757mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.243mg 13%
Protein 3.74g 9.76g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.032mg 12%
Iron 1.61mg 0.76mg 11%
Fiber 4g 1.5g 10%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13.6µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 5µg 65µg 7%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.256mg 7%
Magnesium 48mg 24mg 6%
Fats 3.34g 6.98g 6%
Saturated fat 0.214g 1.352g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Calcium 63mg 20mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.02mg 4%
Choline 22.4mg 37.4mg 3%
Calories 60kcal 129kcal 3%
Folate 7µg 16µg 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 94mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 218mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg 1%
Starch 0.64g 2.53g 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.74mg 1%
Carbs 5.83g 6.87g 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 3.03g N/A
Copper 0.074mg 0.073mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.034g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 2.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.265mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0.54g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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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