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

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The main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Cod

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Cod is richer in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Cod is 3050% higher.
  • Cod contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +64.4%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Contains more Manganese +1606.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Selenium +308.6%
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 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +64.4%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Contains more Manganese +1606.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Selenium +308.6%

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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Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +727.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.245
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 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +727.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.245

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +941.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +436.7%
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Equal in Water - 81.22
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +941.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +436.7%
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Equal in Water - 81.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2211.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1207.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2211.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1207.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

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 Cod
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Cod Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 17.81g Cod
Fats 6.98g 0.67g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 82kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Cod
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 16mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.38mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Cod
Phosphorus 94mg 203mg Cod
Potassium 218mg 413mg Cod
Sodium 402mg 54mg Cod
Zinc 0.74mg 0.45mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.028mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.015mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 33.1µg Cod
Vitamin A 1299IU 40IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 12µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.64mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.076mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.065mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.063mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.245mg Cod
Folate 16µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.91µg Cod
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.407mg 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 0.775mg 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 0.449mg 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.24mg 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.47mg 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.265mg 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 26mg 43mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Cod
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.131g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.094g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.231g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
790%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.