Pork chop vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork chop and kung Pao chicken different?
- Pork chop is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 51% higher.
- Pork chop contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While pork chop contains 0.49mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
- Kung Pao chicken has less cholesterol.
- Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than kung Pao chicken (55).
Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +325.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +349.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2460% |
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 | +1431.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +469.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1525% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 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 | +124.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.4µg | 8.1µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 0.032mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.927mg | 2.757mg | 32% |
| Protein | 23.72g | 9.76g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.66µg | 0.11µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.15mg | 0.74mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 94mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.313mg | 0.055mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.489mg | 0.243mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.339g | 1.352g | 14% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 402mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 0.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.256mg | 11% |
| Fats | 14.35g | 6.98g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.894g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.887g | 2.173g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 129kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 40IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 16µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.87g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.043mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.952mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.109mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.65mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.2mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.965mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | 2.688g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
51%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.987g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.