Spanish rice vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spanish rice and kung Pao chicken?
- Spanish rice is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, phosphorus, and choline.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 24% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken has 6 times less vitamin B1 than spanish rice. Spanish rice has 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in sodium.
We used Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +471.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.032mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.28g | 9.76g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.243mg | 12% |
| Starch | 27.55g | 2.53g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Folate | 50µg | 16µg | 9% |
| Phenylalanine | 153mg | 0.402mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.16g | 6.87g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.39mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 402mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.317g | 3.02g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.76mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 129kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Fats | 5.29g | 6.98g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.511g | 2.173g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.005g | 1.352g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.378mg | 2.757mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 8.1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.96g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 13.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.07g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.24mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.071mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 0.54g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 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 | -25.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 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 | +988.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +389.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +26% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +28.6% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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