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

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Summary of differences between pasta and kung Pao chicken

  • Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2; however, kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin B5.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need for vitamin A, 26% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has 7 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While pasta has 0.209mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken has only 0.032mg.
  • Pasta has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
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 IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +808.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 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% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +614.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 CarbsCarbs +262.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.5%
Contains more FatsFats +564.8%
Contains more OtherOther +419.4%
~equal in Water ~74.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1652.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +604%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 6mg 402mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 3.02g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.243mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.032mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Folate 64µg 16µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.757mg 11%
Fats 1.05g 6.98g 9%
Protein 5.15g 9.76g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.055mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 65µg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Carbs 24.93g 6.87g 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Potassium 24mg 218mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.5mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 2.173g 5%
Iron 1.14mg 0.76mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.15g 1.352g 5%
Phosphorus 63mg 94mg 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.74mg 2%
Copper 0.093mg 0.073mg 2%
Cholesterol 33mg 26mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.11µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.256mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 20mg 1%
Calories 131kcal 129kcal 0%
Net carbs 24.93g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.