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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, and vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A and vitamin K.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 24% 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% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 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% 22% 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 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 3.02g 30%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 7.1mg 23%
Cholesterol 95mg 26mg 23%
Sodium 764mg 402mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.243mg 16%
Fats 14.76g 6.98g 12%
Copper 0.18mg 0.073mg 12%
Potassium 622mg 218mg 12%
Iron 1.67mg 0.76mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.032mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 13.6µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.055mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.11µg 8%
Starch 20.88g 2.53g 8%
Fiber 3.3g 1.5g 7%
Choline 74.2mg 37.4mg 7%
Carbs 27.81g 6.87g 7%
Protein 6.08g 9.76g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.757mg 7%
Calories 268kcal 129kcal 7%
Folate 41µg 16µg 6%
Saturated fat 2.496g 1.352g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.02mg 5%
Phosphorus 128mg 94mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 65µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 2.173g 4%
Magnesium 36mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 8.9µg 8.1µg 1%
Calcium 32mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 3.03g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.74mg 0%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.256mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.265mg 0%
Fructose 0.56g 0.54g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 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 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

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
23%
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.

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