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

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Sardine?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper in Sardine is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 368% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types 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.
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Calcium +1810%
Contains more Iron +284.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Selenium +550.6%
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Manganese +137%
Contains more Calcium +1810%
Contains more Iron +284.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Selenium +550.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1102.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8027.3%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1102.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8027.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Other +168.3%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Other +168.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 6.98g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 6.87g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 208kcal Sardine
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Sardine
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.76mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 24mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 94mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 218mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 402mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 0.74mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.073mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.256mg 0.108mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 1299IU 108IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 32µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.167mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 10µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.407mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.775mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.449mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.24mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.47mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.265mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 26mg 142mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.528g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 5.148g Sardine
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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