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Kung Pao chicken vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Pork skins

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork skins covers your daily Sodium needs 62% 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 Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +271%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 85
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 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +271%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 85

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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Contains more Vitamin A +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +956.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.8%
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 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +956.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4054.4%
Contains more Protein +528.1%
Contains more Fats +348.4%
Contains more Other +247.8%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4054.4%
Contains more Protein +528.1%
Contains more Fats +348.4%
Contains more Other +247.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 6.98g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 6.87g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 30mg Pork skins
Iron 0.76mg 0.88mg Pork skins
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 85mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 127mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 1818mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.56mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.256mg 0.069mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 1299IU 40IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 12µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.53mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.549mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.43mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.023mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.118mg
Threonine 0.407mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.775mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.449mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.24mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.47mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.265mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 26mg 95mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 1.352g 11.37g 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 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.64g Pork skins
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 Pork skins
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
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.018g)
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 ($)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients

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

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