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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 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 | -84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +290.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.173g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins