Crab vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between crab and kung Pao chicken
- Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and folate; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Crab covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 134% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has 11 times less copper than crab. Crab has 0.814mg of copper, while kung Pao chicken has 0.073mg.
- Kung Pao chicken contains less cholesterol.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of crab is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +355% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1015.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +414.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +429.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2927.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +115.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +843.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~74.78g
~equal in
Other
~1.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 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 | -85.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1584.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1070.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 0.11µg | 134% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.073mg | 82% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 8.1µg | 63% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.74mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 26mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 94mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 3.02g | 18% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 9.76g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 6.98g | 10% |
| Folate | 51µg | 16µg | 9% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 37.4mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.256mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 402mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 1.352g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 7.1mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.87g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Starch | 0g | 2.53g | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 218mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 2.757mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 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 | 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
56%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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