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Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) and kung Pao chicken?

  • Tamales, masa, and pork filling (Hopi) is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin K and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tamales, masa, and pork filling (Hopi)'s daily need coverage for selenium is 45% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 5 times less vitamin B1 than tamales, masa,, and pork filling (Hopi). Tamales, masa,, and pork filling (Hopi) has 0.167mg of vitamin B1, while kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Tamales, masa, and pork filling (Hopi) is lower in sodium.

We used Tamales, masa, and pork filling (Hopi) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 22% 25% 29% 35% 60% 39% 21% 178%
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 +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%

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 0% 27% 22% 0% 42% 16% 53% 49% 60% 28% 8% 0% 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 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.02mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.243mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 18% 62%
Protein: 13.19 g
Fats: 4.7 g
Carbs: 18.28 g
Water: 62.39 g
Other: 1.44 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 +35.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.1%
Contains more FatsFats +48.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 41% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 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 +31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.352g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 3% 3% 4%
Starch: 15.13 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.6 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 StarchStarch +498%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +287.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +28.6%
~equal in Fructose ~0.54g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 32.6µg 8.1µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 3.02g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.032mg 11%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 13.6µg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Protein 13.19g 9.76g 7%
Fiber 3.3g 1.5g 7%
Phosphorus 141mg 94mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.82mg 0.5mg 6%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.74mg 5%
Starch 15.13g 2.53g 5%
Sodium 298mg 402mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.11µg 5%
Carbs 18.28g 6.87g 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.256mg 4%
Fats 4.7g 6.98g 4%
Magnesium 35mg 24mg 3%
Calories 168kcal 129kcal 2%
Copper 0.087mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin A 81µg 65µg 2%
Vitamin E 1.11mg 1.02mg 1%
Iron 0.66mg 0.76mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.649g 2.173g 1%
Potassium 250mg 218mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.262mg 0.243mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 14.98g 5.37g N/A
Cholesterol 27mg 26mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.57g 3.03g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.823mg 2.757mg 0%
Trans fat 0.012g 0.034g N/A
Saturated fat 1.383g 1.352g 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0%
Fructose 0.6g 0.54g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.031g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.904g 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)
Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
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. Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169007/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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