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 vitamin A; 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.
- Pot roast is lower in sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index than pot roast.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2460% |
| Contains more IronIron | +218.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +655.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1836.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +194.7% |
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:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-16200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.6% |
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
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 2.13µg | 84% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 6.66mg | 54% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 28.94g | 38% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 27µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 116mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 7.548g | 28% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.42mg | 21% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 19.17g | 19% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 47mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 8.175g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.708g | 15% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 110.2mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 174mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.01mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 1.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 4.105mg | 8% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 297kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.283mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.571mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 231mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.924mg | 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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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