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 A, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for 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 has a lower glycemic index (28) than kung Pao chicken (55).
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 IronIron | +84.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +183.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +179% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +753.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +271.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +278081.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1245.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +93% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +363.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.055mg | 11765% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.11µg | 57% |
Sodium | 1246mg | 402mg | 37% |
Saturated fat | 9.51g | 1.352g | 37% |
Fats | 25.39g | 6.98g | 28% |
Selenium | 22.6µg | 8.1µg | 26% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 2.173g | 23% |
Protein | 16.37g | 9.76g | 13% |
Zinc | 2.1mg | 0.74mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 56mg | 26mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.256mg | 10% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.243mg | 9% |
Calories | 311kcal | 129kcal | 9% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 0.76mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.032mg | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
Choline | 72.2mg | 37.4mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 41IU | 0IU | 5% |
Folate | 3µg | 16µg | 3% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 24mg | 3% |
Potassium | 163mg | 218mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 3.02g | 1% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 2.757mg | 1% |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
Carbs | 3.05g | 6.87g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.05g | 5.37g | N/A |
Calcium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 3.03g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 97mg | 94mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.213mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.262mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.735mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +263.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +79.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +43% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +423.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.02g