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

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How are clam and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, and vitamin C than clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4116% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Clam has 9 times more copper than kung Pao chicken. Clam has 0.688mg of copper, while kung Pao chicken has 0.073mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less sodium.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were used 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.
Clam
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more IronIron +269.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +842.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +690.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%

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.
Clam
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89800%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 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 ProteinProtein +161.8%
Contains more OtherOther +131.7%
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
21% 33% 46%
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 -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1163.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.11µg 4116%
Selenium 64µg 8.1µg 102%
Copper 0.688mg 0.073mg 68%
Phosphorus 338mg 94mg 35%
Sodium 1202mg 402mg 35%
Protein 25.55g 9.76g 32%
Manganese 1mg 0.256mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.055mg 29%
Iron 2.81mg 0.76mg 26%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.74mg 18%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 7.1mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.02g 16%
Cholesterol 67mg 26mg 14%
Potassium 628mg 218mg 12%
Vitamin A 171µg 65µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.243mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.032mg 10%
Fats 1.95g 6.98g 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Calcium 92mg 20mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Saturated fat 0.188g 1.352g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 2.757mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.5mg 4%
Folate 29µg 16µg 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 148kcal 129kcal 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 6.87g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
983%
Clam
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.