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

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Summary of differences between Potato salad and Kung Pao chicken

  • Potato salad has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need of Cholesterol 14% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared 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 +16.5%
Contains more Copper +61.6%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +153.5%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Copper +61.6%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +153.5%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Equal in Calcium - 20

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +727.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +727.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +264.2%
Equal in Water - 74.78
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +264.2%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.352
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.352

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 5.37g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 8.2g 6.98g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 6.87g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 129kcal Potato salad
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 19mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.65mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 52mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 254mg 218mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.31mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.118mg 0.073mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 4.1µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 157IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 10mg 7.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.032mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.055mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.5mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 7µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.116mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.202mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.171mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.066mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.172mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.062mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 68mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 2.173g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.02g Potato salad
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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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