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

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Differences between Potato and Kung Pao chicken

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for Sodium is 17% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 3 times less Vitamin C than Potato. Potato contains 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Kung Pao chicken contains 7.1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +28%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +28%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Equal in Iron - 0.76
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin C +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +64850%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +580%
Equal in Folate - 16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +64850%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +580%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +154.6%
Contains more Protein +376.1%
Contains more Fats +7655.6%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Equal in Water - 74.78
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 Carbs +154.6%
Contains more Protein +376.1%
Contains more Fats +7655.6%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7090.5%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7090.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +504.3%
Contains more Sucrose +994.1%
Contains more Glucose +103.2%
Contains more Fructose +107.7%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +504.3%
Contains more Sucrose +994.1%
Contains more Glucose +103.2%
Contains more Fructose +107.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 5.37g Potato
Protein 2.05g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.09g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 17.49g 6.87g Potato
Calories 77kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 15.29g 2.53g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.82g 3.03g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 1.5g Potato
Calcium 12mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.81mg 0.76mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 57mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 425mg 218mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 402mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.11mg 0.073mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 2IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 19.7mg 7.1mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.243mg Potato
Folate 15µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 2µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.067mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.098mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.107mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.032mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.103mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.035mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 1.352g Potato
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 0.002g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 3.02g 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
Potato Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.