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Kung Pao chicken vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Chinook salmon different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Manganese, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 115% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 13 times more Manganese than Chinook salmon. While Kung Pao chicken contains 0.256mg of Manganese, Chinook salmon contains only 0.019mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +1247.4%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +408.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.7%
Contains more Potassium +131.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +1247.4%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +408.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.7%
Contains more Potassium +131.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%

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 A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2509.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2509.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +91.7%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +91.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 6.98g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 6.87g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Chinook salmon
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.76mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 24mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 94mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 218mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 402mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.74mg 0.56mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.053mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.019mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 1299IU 496IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 4.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 16µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.407mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.775mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.449mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.24mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.47mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.265mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 26mg 85mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 1.352g 3.214g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.662g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kung Pao chicken Chinook salmon
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.