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Paprika vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Paprika and Kung Pao chicken?

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin K in Paprika is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 266% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 29 times less Vitamin E than Paprika. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Kung Pao chicken contains 1.02mg.

We used Spices, paprika and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types 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 Calcium +1045%
Contains more Iron +2681.6%
Contains more Magnesium +641.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +234%
Contains more Potassium +945.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +485.1%
Contains more Copper +876.7%
Contains more Manganese +521.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1045%
Contains more Iron +2681.6%
Contains more Magnesium +641.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +234%
Contains more Potassium +945.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +485.1%
Contains more Copper +876.7%
Contains more Manganese +521.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +781.1%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2752.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +931.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +781.1%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Fats +84.7%
Contains more Carbs +685.9%
Contains more Other +380.7%
Contains more Water +565.3%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Fats +84.7%
Contains more Carbs +685.9%
Contains more Other +380.7%
Contains more Water +565.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +317.5%
Contains more Fructose +1142.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +129.6%
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
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 Glucose +317.5%
Contains more Fructose +1142.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +129.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paprika Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 5.37g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 9.76g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 6.98g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 6.87g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 129kcal Paprika
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 6.71g 0.54g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 34.9g 1.5g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 20mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.76mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 24mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 94mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 218mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 402mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.74mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.073mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.256mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 49254IU 1299IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 65µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 1.02mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.032mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.055mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.757mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.5mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.243mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 16µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 80.3µg 13.6µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.49mg 0.407mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.431mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.775mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.449mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.402mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.47mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 3.02g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.244g Paprika
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
415%
Paprika
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.788g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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