Kung Pao chicken vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between kung Pao chicken and pork jowl
- Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet pork jowl is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork jowl is 120% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 144 times more vitamin A than pork jowl. Kung Pao chicken contains 1299IU of vitamin A, while pork jowl contains 9IU.
- Pork jowl contains less sodium.
- Pork jowl has a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.
Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5020% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +251.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +645.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
6.38 g
Fats:
69.61 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
22.19 g
Other:
1.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +237% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +897.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1413.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 25.26g | 109% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 69.61g | 96% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 32.89g | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8.11g | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.82µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.386mg | 30% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 655kcal | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 90mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 25mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.236mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 1.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.005mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 4.535mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 6.38g | 7% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.072mg | 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 |
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins