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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
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% |
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Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | -88.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1652.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +604% |
