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 vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin C.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 20% 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +43.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +99.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +610% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.885g | 3.02g | 26% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 8.1µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.225mg | 0.055mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.25g | 6.98g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 26mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 27.1µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 14.33g | 9.76g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.083mg | 0.256mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.96mg | 2.757mg | 8% |
| Calories | 293kcal | 129kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 73.3mg | 37.4mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 26.88g | 6.87g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 7.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.11µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.41g | 1.352g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Starch | 10.7g | 2.53g | 3% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 402mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.546g | 2.173g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.01g | 0.54g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.267mg | 0.243mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.31mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 65µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 218mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15.98g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.045g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.774g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.039g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.7% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 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 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +322.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +533.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +246% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +272.2% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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