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Kung Pao chicken vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kung Pao chicken and cocktail sauce

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin K in kung Pao chicken is higher than in cocktail sauce.
  • Cocktail sauce covers your daily sodium needs 25% more than kung Pao chicken.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg

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%
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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +209.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +240%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +63.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.08mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +617.6%
Contains more FatsFats +564.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.8%
Contains more OtherOther +129.8%

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 Cocktail sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 402mg 983mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 20%
Protein 9.76g 1.36g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.08mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.82mg 12%
Selenium 8.1µg 2.2µg 11%
Phosphorus 94mg 30mg 9%
Fats 6.98g 1.05g 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.068mg 9%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 4.4µg 8%
Carbs 6.87g 28.22g 7%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.148mg 5%
Choline 37.4mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 11.6mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 65µg 18µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0g 5%
Copper 0.073mg 0.111mg 4%
Potassium 218mg 309mg 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.38mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.047mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 26mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Iron 0.76mg 0.83mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Calories 129kcal 124kcal 0%
Net carbs 5.37g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 11.83g N/A
Vitamin E 1.02mg 1.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Folate 16µg 17µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g 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 Cocktail sauce
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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.