Kung Pao chicken vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and mackerel?
- Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 787% higher.
- Mackerel has 7 times less vitamin A than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 1299IU of vitamin A, while mackerel has 180IU.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in cholesterol.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than mackerel (0).
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1180% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +304.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +537% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +396.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +649.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17172.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 19µg | 787% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 51.6µg | 79% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 23.85g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.412mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 278mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 6.85mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.46mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 97mg | 17% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 17.81g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 75mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 83mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 4.176g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 7.006g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.57mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 4.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 401mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.094mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 0g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 54µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.106g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.4% |
