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

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Significant differences between dashi and kung Pao chicken

  • Dashi has more vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and phosphorus; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
  • Dashi covers your daily vitamin K needs 44% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 9 times less calcium than dashi. Dashi has 187mg of calcium, while kung Pao chicken has 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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.
Dashi
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +835%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.3%

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.
Dashi
6
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 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +391.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
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17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 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 +71.1%
Contains more FatsFats +99%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +844.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3151.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Dashi Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 13.6µg 44%
Selenium 27.6µg 8.1µg 35%
Sodium 1067mg 402mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.055mg 29%
Carbs 64.88g 6.87g 19%
Calcium 187mg 20mg 17%
Calories 438kcal 129kcal 15%
Choline 114.5mg 37.4mg 14%
Protein 16.7g 9.76g 14%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.243mg 11%
Fats 13.89g 6.98g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Phosphorus 166mg 94mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 3.02g 10%
Saturated fat 3.433g 1.352g 9%
Magnesium 56mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.11µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 2.173g 8%
Copper 0mg 0.073mg 8%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7.1mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.032mg 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.5g 5%
Vitamin A 25µg 65µg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 26mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 218mg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.76mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 1.02mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.757mg 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Folate 21µg 16µg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi 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
39%
Dashi
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.081g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi 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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.