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French fries vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Kung Pao chicken?

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Copper, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for Selenium is 13% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than French fries. French fries contain 0.17mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this article.

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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 +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +165.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +69.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +165.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +69.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 E +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +111%
Contains more Carbs +503.2%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Protein +184.5%
Contains more Water +94%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Fats +111%
Contains more Carbs +503.2%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Protein +184.5%
Contains more Water +94%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 5.37g French fries
Protein 3.43g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 14.73g 6.98g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 6.87g French fries
Calories 312kcal 129kcal French fries
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.3g 3.03g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g French fries
Calcium 18mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.81mg 0.76mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 24mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 94mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 218mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 402mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.124mg 0.073mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0.9µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.67mg 1.02mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.032mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.757mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.5mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.243mg French fries
Folate 30µg 16µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 11.2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.173g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.02g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 2.688g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.002g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.244g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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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