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

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How are Mortadella and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11765% higher.
  • Mortadella contains 13 times more Vitamin B12 than Kung Pao chicken. While Mortadella contains 1.48µg of Vitamin B12, Kung Pao chicken contains only 0.11µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +84.2%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +179%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +753.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +179%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +753.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 94

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Fats +263.8%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +125.2%
Contains more Water +43%
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Fats +263.8%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +125.2%
Contains more Water +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 16.37g 9.76g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 6.98g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 311kcal 129kcal Mortadella
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 18mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.4mg 0.76mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 97mg 94mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 1246mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 2.1mg 0.74mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.03mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 22.6µg 8.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.032mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.055mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 3µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.11µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.118mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.407mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.431mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.775mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.449mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.24mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.402mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.47mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.265mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 2.173g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.02g Mortadella
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
Mortadella Kung Pao chicken
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
2972%
Mortadella
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.158g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

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

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