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

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How are kung Pao chicken and mackerel different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 495% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 8 times more vitamin A than mackerel. While kung Pao chicken contains 1299IU of vitamin A, mackerel contains only 157IU.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than kung Pao chicken (55).

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.5%
Contains more IronIron +84.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.2%

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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10809.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +171.7%
~equal in Folate ~15µg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +73.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.5%
Contains more FatsFats +259.6%
Contains more OtherOther +732.3%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +282.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 12µg 495%
Sodium 402mg 4450mg 176%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 8.1µg 73.4µg 119%
Fats 6.98g 25.1g 28%
Saturated fat 1.352g 7.148g 26%
Phosphorus 94mg 254mg 23%
Cholesterol 26mg 95mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 6.21g 21%
Protein 9.76g 18.5g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 8.32g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.41mg 13%
Choline 37.4mg 101.6mg 12%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 2.38mg 9%
Calories 129kcal 305kcal 9%
Potassium 218mg 520mg 9%
Magnesium 24mg 60mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Iron 0.76mg 1.4mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 7.8µg 5%
Calcium 20mg 66mg 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.1mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.3mg 3%
Carbs 6.87g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 65µg 47µg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.02mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0g N/A
Folate 16µg 15µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
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 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.391g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 4048mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.796g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.