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Kung Pao chicken vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kung Pao chicken and Potato pancake

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin K, while Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 5 times less Vitamin K than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Potato pancake contains 2.7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Potato pancakes.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.3%
Contains more IronIron +119.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.26mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1049.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +163.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +56.5%
Contains more FatsFats +111.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +376.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +725.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.56g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 129kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Protein 9.76g 6.08g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 7.1mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 5.37g 24.51g Potato pancake
Carbs 6.87g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 26mg 95mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 24mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 20mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 218mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 0.76mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 3.03g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 1.5g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.073mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.74mg 0.7mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 94mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 402mg 764mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 113IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 32µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.23mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.256mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.1µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.672mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.7µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.034g Potato pancake
Choline 37.4mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.496g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.087mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.28mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.442mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.389mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.137mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.3mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.369mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.141mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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