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

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The main differences between Cod and Kung Pao chicken

  • Cod is richer in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Cod is 3050% higher.
  • Cod contains 8 times more Vitamin B12 than Kung Pao chicken. Cod contains 0.91µg of Vitamin B12, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.11µg.
  • Cod contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Selenium +308.6%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +64.4%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Contains more Manganese +1606.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Selenium +308.6%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +64.4%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Contains more Manganese +1606.7%

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.
Cod
6
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.243

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +941.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +436.7%
Equal in Water - 74.78
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 +82.5%
Contains more Fats +941.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +436.7%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2211.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1207.4%
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2211.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1207.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 17.81g 9.76g Cod
Fats 0.67g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 0g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 82kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Cod
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 16mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.38mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Cod
Phosphorus 203mg 94mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 218mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 402mg Cod
Zinc 0.45mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.028mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.015mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 33.1µg 8.1µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.64mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.032mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.055mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.5mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.243mg Cod
Folate 7µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.11µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.118mg Cod
Threonine 0.781mg 0.407mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.431mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg 0.775mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg 0.449mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg 0.24mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.402mg Cod
Valine 0.917mg 0.47mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg 0.265mg Cod
Cholesterol 43mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.131g 1.352g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.003g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.003g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.004g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
790%
Cod
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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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