Kung Pao chicken vs. Frog legs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kung Pao chicken and frog legs different?
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, frog legs are richer in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for frog legs is 20% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 136 times more vitamin K than frog legs. While kung Pao chicken contains 13.6µg of vitamin K, frog legs contain only 0.1µg.
- Frog legs have less sodium.
- Frog legs have a lower glycemic index (0) than kung Pao chicken (55).
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Frog legs, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.1% |
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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +263.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.8% |
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:
16.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2226.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68% |
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Water
~81.9g
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
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2860.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.25mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.102g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 58mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 16.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.4µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 14.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 6.98g | 0.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 50mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 147mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.076g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 15µg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.053g | 5% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 73kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 285mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1mg | 0% |
| 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 | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.007g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frog legs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frog legs contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frog legs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frog legs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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