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

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The main differences between pâté and kung Pao chicken

  • Pâté is richer than kung Pao chicken in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pâté is 129% higher.
  • Pâté contains 11 times more vitamin B2 than kung Pao chicken. Pâté contains 0.6mg of vitamin B2, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.055mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less cholesterol.
  • Pâté has a lower glycemic index than kung Pao chicken.

Food types used in this article are Pate, liver, not specified, canned 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.
Pâté
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 78% 86% 91% 16% 227%
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 CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +623.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +413.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.3%

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.
Pâté
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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 6.7% 330% 0% 0% 7.5% 138% 62% 72% 14% 400% 0% 45% 0%
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 AVitamin A +1424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2809.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +255%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.032mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
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14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +301.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +358%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
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38% 49% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.16 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 +468.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.02g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 0.11µg 129%
Vitamin A 991µg 65µg 103%
Cholesterol 255mg 26mg 76%
Selenium 41.6µg 8.1µg 61%
Iron 5.5mg 0.76mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.055mg 42%
Saturated fat 9.57g 1.352g 37%
Copper 0.4mg 0.073mg 36%
Fats 28g 6.98g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 12.36g 2.173g 25%
Zinc 2.85mg 0.74mg 19%
Phosphorus 200mg 94mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.5mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.243mg 14%
Sodium 697mg 402mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Folate 60µg 16µg 11%
Calories 319kcal 129kcal 10%
Protein 14.2g 9.76g 9%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.256mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 7.1mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.757mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 24mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 218mg 2%
Carbs 1.5g 6.87g 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 3.02g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.032mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.568mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.554mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.05mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.838mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.768mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pâté 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
83%
Pâté
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 229mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.218g)
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. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/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.