Kung Pao chicken vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Gratin
- Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Gratin has more Calcium, Copper, and Potassium.
- Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 17% more.
- Kung Pao chicken has 11 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Gratin. Kung Pao chicken has 3.02g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Gratin has 0.276g.
- Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 IronIron | +18.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +495% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +392% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~7.59g
~equal in
Water
~74g
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +994.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~2.149g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 129kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 9.76g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 6.98g | 7.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 9.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.37g | 9.47g |
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| Carbs | 6.87g | 11.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 26mg | 23mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 218mg | 396mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.64mg |
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| Sugar | 3.03g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.69mg |
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| Starch | 2.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 94mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 402mg | 433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1299IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A | 65µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.161mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 0.993mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.174mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.6µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.034g |
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| Choline | 37.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.352g | 4.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.173g | 2.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.276g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.284mg |
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| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.443mg |
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| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.254mg |
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| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.151mg |
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| Fructose | 0.54g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.381g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin 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.