Kung Pao chicken vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kung Pao chicken and sardine?
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 368% more.
- Sardine contains 12 times less vitamin A than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 1299IU of vitamin A, while sardine contains 108IU.
- Kung Pao chicken has less cholesterol.
- Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than kung Pao chicken (55).
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 ManganeseManganese | +137% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1810% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +421.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +423.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8027.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100.5% |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.3% |
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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 8.94µg | 368% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 52.7µg | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 490mg | 57% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 142mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 382mg | 36% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 24.62g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.92mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 5.245mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 5.148g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.227mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.186mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 2.6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 2.04mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 75mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 11.45g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.108mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.31mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 397mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 307mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 3.869g | 4% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 208kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.642mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 0g | 2% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 1.528g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.509g | 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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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
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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.