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Kung Pao chicken vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kung Pao chicken and pâté

  • Pâté is richer than kung Pao chicken in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pâté is 129% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated fat.
  • Pâté has a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pate, liver, not specified, canned.

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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%
Pâté
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 78% 86% 91% 16% 227%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +623.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +413.6%

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% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
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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 6.7% 330% 0% 0% 7.5% 138% 62% 72% 14% 400% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +255%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2809.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg

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
Pâté
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14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +358%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +301.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%

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
Pâté
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38% 49% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +468.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.16g

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 Pâté
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pâté DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 3.2µg 129%
Vitamin A 65µg 991µg 103%
Cholesterol 26mg 255mg 76%
Selenium 8.1µg 41.6µg 61%
Iron 0.76mg 5.5mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.6mg 42%
Saturated fat 1.352g 9.57g 37%
Copper 0.073mg 0.4mg 36%
Fats 6.98g 28g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 12.36g 25%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.85mg 19%
Phosphorus 94mg 200mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.2mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.06mg 14%
Sodium 402mg 697mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Folate 16µg 60µg 11%
Calories 129kcal 319kcal 10%
Protein 9.76g 14.2g 9%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.12mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 2mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.3mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 13mg 3%
Potassium 218mg 138mg 2%
Carbs 6.87g 1.5g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.16g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.03mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.157mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.568mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.554mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 1.05mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.838mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.768mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.298mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Pâté
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
83%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 229mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.