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

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The main differences between seaweed and kung Pao chicken

  • Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, and calcium, yet kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 44% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 11 times more folate than kung Pao chicken. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while kung Pao chicken contains 16µg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 +404.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +740%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.1%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +385.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +486.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 CarbsCarbs +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +310.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +481%
Contains more FatsFats +1146.4%
~equal in Water ~74.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2117.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6325.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 13.6µg 44%
Folate 180µg 16µg 41%
Iron 2.85mg 0.76mg 26%
Magnesium 121mg 24mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 3.02g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.243mg 19%
Protein 1.68g 9.76g 16%
Calcium 168mg 20mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.757mg 14%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg 13%
Fats 0.56g 6.98g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.055mg 7%
Phosphorus 42mg 94mg 7%
Sodium 233mg 402mg 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 65µg 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.073mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.247g 1.352g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 7.1mg 5%
Choline 12.8mg 37.4mg 4%
Calories 43kcal 129kcal 4%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.74mg 4%
Potassium 89mg 218mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.032mg 2%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.256mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1.02mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g 1%
Carbs 9.57g 6.87g 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 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
Seaweed 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
33%
Seaweed
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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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