Pepperoni vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pepperoni and kung Pao chicken?
- Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken has 12 times less vitamin B12 than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.3µg of vitamin B12, while kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in saturated fat.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than pepperoni (28).
We used Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +319.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +258% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +746.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1081.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +134.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 1.352g | 74% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 6.98g | 60% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 402mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.11µg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 2.173g | 46% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 8.1µg | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.256mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 26mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.032mg | 20% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 129kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 9.76g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.055mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 0.74mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 2.757mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 3.02g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.243mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.76mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 13.6µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Folate | 5µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 37.4mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 218mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 6.87g | 2% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +563% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +194.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +482.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
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 | +855.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
