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

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The main differences between potato sticks and kung Pao chicken

  • Potato sticks are richer than kung Pao chicken in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato sticks is 54% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain 7 times more vitamin C than kung Pao chicken. Potato sticks contain 47.3mg of vitamin C, while kung Pao chicken contains 7.1mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +467.4%
Contains more IronIron +198.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
~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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 +566.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +793.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~37.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +392.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +675.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3299.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 +183.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +492.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 3.02g 99%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.02mg 54%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 7.1mg 45%
Fats 34.4g 6.98g 42%
Saturated fat 8.88g 1.352g 34%
Potassium 1237mg 218mg 30%
Copper 0.315mg 0.073mg 27%
Calories 522kcal 129kcal 20%
Iron 2.27mg 0.76mg 19%
Carbs 53.3g 6.87g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 2.757mg 13%
Phosphorus 172mg 94mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.16g 2.173g 10%
Magnesium 64mg 24mg 10%
Sodium 633mg 402mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g 8%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 13.6µg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Manganese 0.423mg 0.256mg 7%
Folate 40µg 16µg 6%
Protein 6.7g 9.76g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.243mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.055mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.032mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.5mg 2%
Zinc 0.99mg 0.74mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 49.9g 5.37g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g 3.03g N/A
Selenium 8.1µg 8.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Choline 34.9mg 37.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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 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 sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.528g)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.