Soy sauce vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between soy sauce and kung Pao chicken
- Soy sauce has more manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2; however, kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin K.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 221% more.
- Soy sauce has 4 times more manganese than kung Pao chicken. Soy sauce has 1.018mg of manganese, while kung Pao chicken has 0.256mg.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index than soy sauce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +208.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +297.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +104.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +844.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1124.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.4% |
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Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 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 | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2369.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1048.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1760% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +110% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 402mg | 221% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.256mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 3.02g | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 8.1µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 6.98g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 94mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.76mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.02mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 218mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 2.757mg | 4% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 129kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 9.76g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 37.4mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 6.87g | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 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
12%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 5091mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins