Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Sweet potato vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Sweet potato and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Fiber, while Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 72% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 2 times less Copper than Sweet potato. Sweet potato has 0.151mg of Copper, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.073mg.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

Infographic

Sweet potato vs Kung Pao chicken infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +106.8%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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 A +992.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 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 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +992.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +192.9%
Contains more Protein +521.7%
Contains more Fats +13860%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Water - 74.78
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 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 Carbs +192.9%
Contains more Protein +521.7%
Contains more Fats +13860%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Water - 74.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21471.4%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21471.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +400%
Contains more Sucrose +35.5%
Contains more Glucose +52.4%
Contains more Fructose +29.6%
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +400%
Contains more Sucrose +35.5%
Contains more Glucose +52.4%
Contains more Fructose +29.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 5.37g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.05g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 20.12g 6.87g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 12.65g 2.53g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g 0.54g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 3g 1.5g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 20mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.61mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 337mg 218mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 402mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.151mg 0.073mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.256mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 14187IU 1299IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 65µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 2.4mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.032mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.055mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.5mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 11µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.083mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.092mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.066mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.029mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.086mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.031mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.352g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.