Vermicelli vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between vermicelli and kung Pao chicken
- Vermicelli has more copper, selenium, zinc, choline, and iron; however, kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Vermicelli covers your daily need for copper, 205% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Vermicelli has 6 times more zinc than kung Pao chicken. While vermicelli has 4.24mg of zinc, kung Pao chicken has only 0.74mg.
- Vermicelli has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vermicelli, made from soy 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 | +175% |
Contains more IronIron | +138.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2524.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +473% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7166.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +370% |
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 CholineCholine | +373.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3150% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +257.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 1.916mg | 0.073mg | 205% |
Selenium | 27µg | 8.1µg | 34% |
Zinc | 4.24mg | 0.74mg | 32% |
Choline | 177mg | 37.4mg | 25% |
Carbs | 82.32g | 6.87g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 3.02g | 20% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.243mg | 19% |
Protein | 0.1g | 9.76g | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.757mg | 17% |
Sodium | 4mg | 402mg | 17% |
Iron | 1.81mg | 0.76mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 94mg | 11% |
Fats | 0.1g | 6.98g | 11% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
Calories | 331kcal | 129kcal | 10% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 1.5g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 13.6µg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 65µg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0.014g | 1.352g | 6% |
Potassium | 3mg | 218mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 2mg | 24mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 2.173g | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
Calcium | 55mg | 20mg | 4% |
Folate | 0µg | 16µg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 78.42g | 5.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.44g | 3.03g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
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 | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1098.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +246.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +9660% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6880% |
Contains more WaterWater | +528.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 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 | -99% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16615.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7265.9% |