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Kung Pao chicken vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Table salt?

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1668% higher.
  • Table salt is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Salt, table types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +130.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2625%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains more Calcium +20%
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 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Contains more Iron +130.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2625%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +640%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains more Calcium +20%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37290%
Contains more Other +6098.8%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37290%
Contains more Other +6098.8%

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 Table salt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Table salt Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 0kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Table salt
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 24mg Table salt
Iron 0.76mg 0.33mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 1mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 8mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 38758mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Table salt
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Table salt
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0g Table salt
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 0g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Table salt
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
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 38356mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.