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

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What are the main differences between mackerel and kung Pao chicken?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 787% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 7 times less vitamin B2 than mackerel. Mackerel has 0.412mg of vitamin B2, while kung Pao chicken has 0.055mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in saturated fat.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than mackerel (0).

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 +304.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.9%
Contains more IronIron +106.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +537%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1180%

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.
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +649.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17172.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.11µg 787%
Selenium 51.6µg 8.1µg 79%
Protein 23.85g 9.76g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.055mg 27%
Phosphorus 278mg 94mg 26%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.757mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.243mg 17%
Magnesium 97mg 24mg 17%
Fats 17.81g 6.98g 17%
Cholesterol 75mg 26mg 16%
Sodium 83mg 402mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.176g 1.352g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 2.173g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.032mg 11%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.256mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.5mg 10%
Iron 1.57mg 0.76mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.02g 9%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 129kcal 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 7.1mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 401mg 218mg 5%
Folate 2µg 16µg 4%
Copper 0.094mg 0.073mg 2%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.74mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.87g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calcium 15mg 20mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Vitamin A 54µg 65µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +155.2%
Contains more OtherOther +214.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +222.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.6%

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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.