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Kung Pao chicken vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kung Pao chicken and mashed potato different?

  • Mashed potato contains less vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin K, iron, and phosphorus than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need for vitamin A, 22% more than mashed potato.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +145.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +912.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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%
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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +130.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +491.5%
Contains more FatsFats +147.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.2%
~equal in Water ~79.62g

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +201.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1760%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +215%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170%
Contains more StarchStarch +378.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Mashed potato DV% diff.
Protein 9.76g 1.65g 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.8µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.342g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.08mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.12mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.098mg 7%
Fats 6.98g 2.82g 6%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 5.9µg 6%
Iron 0.76mg 0.31mg 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.22mg 5%
Phosphorus 94mg 59mg 5%
Copper 0.073mg 0.035mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 0.72g 4%
Sodium 402mg 306mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.42mg 4%
Choline 37.4mg 13.4mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.577g 4%
Starch 2.53g 12.1g 4%
Carbs 6.87g 14.65g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.015mg 3%
Folate 16µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.07µg 2%
Calories 129kcal 89kcal 2%
Vitamin A 65µg 43µg 2%
Potassium 218mg 286mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.015mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 13.35g N/A
Calcium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 3.03g 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g 0.105g 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%
Fructose 0.54g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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

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