Salmon raw vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salmon raw and kung Pao chicken
- Salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B1, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A.
- Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 128% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Salmon raw contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While salmon raw contains 0.226mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
- The amount of sodium in salmon raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +242.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +15.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1500% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +606.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +590.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2790.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +56.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +441.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +230.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +10.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 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 | -27.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.173g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 0.11µg | 128% |
Selenium | 36.5µg | 8.1µg | 52% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.243mg | 44% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 2.757mg | 32% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.055mg | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
Copper | 0.25mg | 0.073mg | 20% |
Protein | 19.84g | 9.76g | 20% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.032mg | 16% |
Sodium | 44mg | 402mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 200mg | 94mg | 15% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Cholesterol | 55mg | 26mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.256mg | 10% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
Potassium | 490mg | 218mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 65µg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 3.02g | 3% |
Carbs | 0g | 6.87g | 2% |
Folate | 25µg | 16µg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.981g | 1.352g | 2% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Calories | 142kcal | 129kcal | 1% |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Fats | 6.34g | 6.98g | 1% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
Calcium | 12mg | 20mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 24mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 5.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 2.173g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.613mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.822mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.022mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 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 |
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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
77%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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