Chili Pepper vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chili Pepper and kung Pao chicken different?
- Chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C, copper, and iron; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili Pepper is 262% higher.
- Chili Pepper contain 2 times more copper than kung Pao chicken. While chili Pepper contain 0.174mg of copper, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.073mg.
- Chili Pepper have less sodium.
- Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index (10) than kung Pao chicken (55).
Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +56% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1520% |
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 CVitamin C | +3315.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +719.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +236.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3390% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 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 | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19654.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2670.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 242.5mg | 7.1mg | 262% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 3.02g | 19% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 9.76g | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 8.1µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.073mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.95mg | 2.757mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 6.98g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.76mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 129kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.243mg | 3% |
| Folate | 23µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.237mg | 0.256mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 65µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 13.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.46g | 6.87g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.96g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 |
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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
79%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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