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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 K, however, Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 60% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.6%
Contains more Manganese +374.1%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +289.2%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.6%
Contains more Manganese +374.1%
Contains more Iron +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +289.2%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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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Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +308%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +490.9%
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 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +308%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +490.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +358%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Equal in Water - 67.67
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
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 Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +358%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +114.4%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Equal in Water - 67.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +459.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +459.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 20.93g Ham
Fats 6.98g 5.53g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 145kcal Ham
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Ham
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 8mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 218mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 402mg 1203mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.073mg 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.256mg 0.054mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.25mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.403mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 16µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.407mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.775mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.449mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.24mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.47mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.265mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 26mg 53mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Ham
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.81g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.54g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Ham
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
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.