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Kung Pao chicken vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Pot roast

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Manganese, however, Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% more.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 26 times more Manganese than Pot roast. Kung Pao chicken has 0.256mg of Manganese, while Pot roast has 0.01mg.
  • Pot roast is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 +25%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +2460%
Contains more Iron +218.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 231
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 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +2460%
Contains more Iron +218.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Equal in Potassium - 231

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1836.4%
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 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1836.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44.1%
Contains more Protein +196.5%
Contains more Fats +174.6%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44.1%
Contains more Protein +196.5%
Contains more Fats +174.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pot roast Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 6.98g 19.17g Pot roast
Carbs 6.87g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Pot roast
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 16mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 174mg Pot roast
Potassium 218mg 231mg Pot roast
Sodium 402mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 0.74mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.073mg 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.256mg 0.01mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.51mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.059mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.171mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.105mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.283mg Pot roast
Folate 16µg 9µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.8µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.407mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 0.775mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 0.449mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.24mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 0.47mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.265mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 26mg 116mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 1.352g 7.548g 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 8.175g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.708g 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 Pot roast
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
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.196g)
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.
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/nutrients

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

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