Squid vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are squid and kung Pao chicken different?
- Kung Pao chicken contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium than squid.
- Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 220% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Squid has 31 times more vitamin B2 than kung Pao chicken. Squid has 1.729mg of vitamin B2, while kung Pao chicken has 0.055mg.
- Kung Pao chicken contains less cholesterol.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1326.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1267.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +367.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +517% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1006.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +212.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3043.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4809.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +398.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 g
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 | -82.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1241.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1026.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.11µg | 220% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 8.1µg | 148% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.055mg | 129% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.76mg | 126% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.073mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 94mg | 69% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 26mg | 66% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 9.76g | 45% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.74mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 3.02g | 18% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 20mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 402mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 65µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 218mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 6.98g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1.352g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 2.757mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.243mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.256mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 6.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 7.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 129kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 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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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
104%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 198mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
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.