Sweet potato vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sweet potato and kung Pao chicken?
- Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, 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 is 258% 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.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than kung Pao chicken (55).
We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
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 AVitamin A | +990.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +292.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +655.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +204.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 65µg | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 3.02g | 20% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 9.76g | 16% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 402mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 2.757mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 8.1µg | 14% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 6.98g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.073mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 7.1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 2.53g | 4% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 6.87g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.243mg | 3% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 0.54g | 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 | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +521.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13860% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.3% |
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Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 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 | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +217200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21471.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +400% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +35.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +52.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +29.6% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g