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

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The main differences between kung Pao chicken and mussels

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 995% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 4 times more vitamin A than mussels. Kung Pao chicken contains 1299IU of vitamin A, while mussels contains 304IU.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +784.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2556.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1006.2%
~equal in Sodium ~369mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21718.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.9%
Contains more OtherOther +97.5%
~equal in Carbs ~7.39g

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 24µg 995%
Manganese 0.256mg 6.8mg 285%
Selenium 8.1µg 89.6µg 148%
Iron 0.76mg 6.72mg 75%
Protein 9.76g 23.8g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.42mg 28%
Phosphorus 94mg 285mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.3mg 22%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.67mg 18%
Folate 16µg 76µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.212g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.1mg 11%
Cholesterol 26mg 56mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.95mg 9%
Copper 0.073mg 0.149mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 13.6mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Fats 6.98g 4.48g 4%
Magnesium 24mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin A 65µg 91µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 1.014g 3%
Saturated fat 1.352g 0.85g 2%
Calories 129kcal 172kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Potassium 218mg 268mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 33mg 1%
Sodium 402mg 369mg 1%
Carbs 6.87g 7.39g 0%
Net carbs 5.37g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.044g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.