Tortellini vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortellini and kung Pao chicken
- Tortellini has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, calcium, and iron; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin K.
- Tortellini covers your daily selenium needs 29% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has 10 times less vitamin B1 than tortellini. Tortellini has 0.313mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
- Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased 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 CalciumCalcium | +660% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +195.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.9% |
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 | +878.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +946.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +592.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +584.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +145.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.98g
~equal in
Other
~1.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 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 | -62.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +555.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.173g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 8.1µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0.032mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.055mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 94mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 3.02g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.243mg | 15% |
| Folate | 74µg | 16µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 47g | 6.87g | 13% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 20mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 1.352g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 129kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.76mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 9.76g | 7% |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 37.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 65µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.11µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 6.98g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.95g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 406mg | 402mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 2.757mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 2.173g | 0% |
| 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 | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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
24%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)