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

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Differences between Potato pancake and Kung Pao chicken

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin K.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Potato pancake. Potato pancake contains 0.158mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken contains 0.032mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.3%
Contains more IronIron +119.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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 CVitamin C +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +163.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1049.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +403.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 FatsFats +111.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +56.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 +71.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 StarchStarch +725.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +376.9%
~equal in Fructose ~0.54g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 268kcal 129kcal Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 14.76g 6.98g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 7.1mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 24.51g 5.37g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 6.87g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 24mg Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 20mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 218mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.76mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 3.03g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 1.5g Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.073mg Potato pancake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 20.88g 2.53g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 94mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 113IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.256mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 8.1µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.032mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.055mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.5mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.243mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.11µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 41µg 16µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.034g Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg 37.4mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 2.173g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 3.02g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.24mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.442mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.389mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.137mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.369mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.141mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.56g 0.54g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.003g Potato pancake
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 0g 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
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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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