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

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Folate in Liver is higher than in Kung Pao chicken.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 773% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +100%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Iron +2257.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +808.1%
Contains more Copper +768.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
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% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Iron +2257.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +808.1%
Contains more Copper +768.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +1285.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3892.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +854.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16872.7%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1285.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3892.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +854.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.6%
Contains more Folate +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16872.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Protein +166.6%
Equal in Other - 1.5
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +58.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Protein +166.6%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41

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 Liver
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Liver Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 3.76g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 26.02g Liver
Fats 6.98g 4.4g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 3.76g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 165kcal Liver
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Liver
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 10mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 218mg 150mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 0.74mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.073mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.256mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 8.1µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 1299IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 16µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.407mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 0.775mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 0.449mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.24mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.47mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.265mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 26mg 355mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.41g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.63g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.05g 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 Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients

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

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