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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 Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C, however, Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 324% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Fish sauce contains less Cholesterol.

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 Phosphorus +1242.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Magnesium +629.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.78
Equal in Manganese - 0.233
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 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1242.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Magnesium +629.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.78
Equal in Manganese - 0.233

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 +10725%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Folate +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +336.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057
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 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10725%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Folate +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +336.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.9%
Contains more Fats +69700%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%
Contains more Other +1155.9%
Equal in Water - 71.07
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more Protein +92.9%
Contains more Fats +69700%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%
Contains more Other +1155.9%
Equal in Water - 71.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100566.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100566.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Kung Pao chicken Fish sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Fish sauce Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 3.64g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 5.06g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.01g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 3.64g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 35kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 3.64g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 43mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.76mg 0.78mg Fish sauce
Magnesium 24mg 175mg Fish sauce
Phosphorus 94mg 7mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 288mg Fish sauce
Sodium 402mg 7851mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.233mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin A 1299IU 12IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.012mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.313mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Folate 16µg 51µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Fish sauce
Trans Fat 0.034g Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.003g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
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 Fish sauce
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
22%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 7449mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
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.
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.