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Kung Pao chicken vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kung Pao chicken and ham

  • Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 60% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +374.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains more IronIron +94.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Ham
Ham
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +308%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +490.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +358%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.4%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%
~equal in Water ~67.67g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +459.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.6%

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 Ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.754mg 60%
Sodium 402mg 1203mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.65µg 23%
Protein 9.76g 20.93g 22%
Selenium 8.1µg 19.5µg 21%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.88mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.54g 17%
Phosphorus 94mg 196mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.4mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.202mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Iron 0.76mg 1.48mg 9%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.054mg 9%
Choline 37.4mg 85.1mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 53mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.023mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Potassium 218mg 287mg 2%
Carbs 6.87g 1.5g 2%
Saturated fat 1.352g 1.81g 2%
Fats 6.98g 5.53g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.403mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 2.62g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Calories 129kcal 145kcal 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.079mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 8mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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