Kung Pao chicken vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kung Pao chicken and fish sauce different?
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin K, and vitamin B5; however, fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Fish sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 324% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Fish sauce contains less cholesterol.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve types were 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +629.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.3% |
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 | +1320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1525% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +323.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +336.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.8% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1155.9% |
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Water
~71.07g
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
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100566.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 402mg | 7851mg | 324% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 175mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.003g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.48µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 7mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.396mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 0.01g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 5.06g | 9% |
| Folate | 16µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.003g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.002g | 5% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 35kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 13.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 2.313mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 288mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 9.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 3.64g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.057mg | 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g | 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 |
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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
23%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 7449mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.