Sesame chicken vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Sesame chicken and Kung Pao chicken
- Sesame chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Kung Pao chicken has more Manganese, and Vitamin C.
- Sesame chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 16% more.
- Sesame chicken has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Kung Pao chicken. Sesame chicken has 0.225mg of Vitamin B2, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.055mg.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken 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.
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Iron
+43.4%
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Phosphorus
+38.3%
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Zinc
+23%
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Selenium
+106.2%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Sodium
-16.6%
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Copper
+43.1%
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Manganese
+208.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 218
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Iron
+43.4%
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Phosphorus
+38.3%
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Zinc
+23%
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Selenium
+106.2%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Sodium
-16.6%
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Copper
+43.1%
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Manganese
+208.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 218
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.
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Vitamin E
+28.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+309.1%
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Vitamin B3
+43.6%
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Vitamin B12
+127.3%
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Vitamin K
+99.3%
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Vitamin A
+343.3%
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Vitamin C
+610%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243
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Vitamin E
+28.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+309.1%
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Vitamin B3
+43.6%
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Vitamin B12
+127.3%
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Vitamin K
+99.3%
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Vitamin A
+343.3%
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Vitamin C
+610%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.8%
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Fats
+104.2%
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Carbs
+291.3%
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Water
+74.7%
Equal in Other - 1.61
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
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1.74 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
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Protein
+46.8%
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Fats
+104.2%
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Carbs
+291.3%
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Water
+74.7%
Equal in Other - 1.61
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+128%
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.885 g
Saturated Fat:
1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.02 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+128%
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+322.9%
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Sucrose
+533.9%
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Glucose
+246%
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Fructose
+272.2%
Starch:
10.7 g
Sucrose:
11.79 g
Glucose:
2.18 g
Fructose:
2.01 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
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Starch
+322.9%
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Sucrose
+533.9%
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Glucose
+246%
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Fructose
+272.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.18g | 5.37g |
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| Protein | 14.33g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 14.25g | 6.98g |
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| Carbs | 26.88g | 6.87g |
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| Calories | 293kcal | 129kcal |
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| Starch | 10.7g | 2.53g |
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| Fructose | 2.01g | 0.54g |
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| Sugar | 15.98g | 3.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.76mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 130mg | 94mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 482mg | 402mg |
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| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0.083mg | 0.256mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 293IU | 1299IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 83µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.31mg | 1.02mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.225mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.96mg | 2.757mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.267mg | 0.243mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 27.1µg | 13.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.118mg |
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| Threonine | 0.407mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 0.775mg |
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| Lysine | 0.449mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.265mg |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 26mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.045g | 0.034g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.41g | 1.352g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.546g | 2.173g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.885g | 3.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | 2.688g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.039g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.774g | 0.244g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g |
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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
29%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.