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

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How are kung Pao chicken and clam different?

  • Kung Pao chicken contains less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, and vitamin C than clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4116% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more IronIron +269.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +842.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +690.1%

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +674.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89800%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.8%
Contains more OtherOther +131.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1163.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%

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 Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Kung Pao chicken Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 98.89µg 4116%
Selenium 8.1µg 64µg 102%
Copper 0.073mg 0.688mg 68%
Phosphorus 94mg 338mg 35%
Sodium 402mg 1202mg 35%
Protein 9.76g 25.55g 32%
Manganese 0.256mg 1mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.426mg 29%
Iron 0.76mg 2.81mg 26%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.73mg 18%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 22.1mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.552g 16%
Cholesterol 26mg 67mg 14%
Potassium 218mg 628mg 12%
Vitamin A 65µg 171µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.11mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.15mg 10%
Fats 6.98g 1.95g 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Calcium 20mg 92mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.188g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.172g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.354mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.68mg 4%
Folate 16µg 29µg 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 129kcal 148kcal 1%
Magnesium 24mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 6.87g 5.13g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.104g 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
Kung Pao chicken Clam
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.