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Pork skins vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork skins and Kung Pao chicken

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Pork skins covers your daily Sodium needs 62% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Pork skins. Pork skins have 11.37g of Saturated Fat, while Kung Pao chicken has 1.352g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271%

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +481.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +339.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3147.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +956.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 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 ProteinProtein +528.1%
Contains more FatsFats +348.4%
Contains more OtherOther +247.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4054.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
21% 33% 46%
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 +580.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork skins Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pork skins Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 544kcal 129kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 9.76g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 6.98g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 0g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 0g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 95mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 30mg 20mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.76mg Pork skins
Sugar 0g 3.03g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.094mg 0.073mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.56mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 85mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 1818mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 40IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.53mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.069mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 41µg 8.1µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.032mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.055mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.11µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 0µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg 37.4mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.173g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 3.02g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.118mg
Threonine 1.823mg 0.407mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.431mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.775mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.449mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.24mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.402mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.47mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.265mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Kung Pao chicken
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
26%
Pork skins
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.018g)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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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