Veggie burger vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between veggie burgers and kung Pao chicken?
- Veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 218% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken has 18 times less vitamin B12 than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 2.01µg of vitamin B12, while kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +580% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +179% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.3% |
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 | +8184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +343.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1727.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +343.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +223.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.3% |
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Saturated fat
~1.352g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 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 | +128.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +142.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +315.4% |
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.032mg | 218% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.11µg | 79% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.256mg | 30% |
| Folate | 124µg | 16µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 8.1µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.76mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 94mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.055mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.5g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.073mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 20mg | 12% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 9.76g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 13.6µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 402mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 2.757mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.243mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 37.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 7.1mg | 3% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 6.87g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2.53g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 2.173g | 1% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 6.98g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 1.352g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
97%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.