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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Pupusas different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pupusas is 18% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 71 times more Vitamin C than Pupusas. While Kung Pao chicken contains 7.1mg of Vitamin C, Pupusas contain only 0.1mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) are the varieties 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 Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%
Equal in Sodium - 426
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 28% 70% 23% 56% 45% 22% 21% 98%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Calcium +145%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%
Equal in Sodium - 426

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1446.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 7% 21% 1% 21% 21% 45% 39% 54% 3% 35% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1446.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +235.1%
Contains more Other +19.3%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +235.1%
Contains more Other +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.205 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +389.5%
Contains more Glucose +85.3%
Contains more Fructose +63.6%
Contains more Starch +650.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +389.5%
Contains more Glucose +85.3%
Contains more Fructose +63.6%
Contains more Starch +650.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pupusas Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 20.42g Pupusas
Protein 9.76g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 6.98g 10.43g Pupusas
Carbs 6.87g 23.02g Pupusas
Calories 129kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Starch 2.53g 18.98g Pupusas
Fructose 0.54g 0.33g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Pupusas
Calcium 20mg 49mg Pupusas
Iron 0.76mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Magnesium 24mg 38mg Pupusas
Phosphorus 94mg 162mg Pupusas
Potassium 218mg 255mg Pupusas
Sodium 402mg 426mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Copper 0.073mg 0.065mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.159mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin A 1299IU 84IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 10µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.35mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.373mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.23mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 4µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.407mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.775mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.449mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.24mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.47mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.265mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Cholesterol 26mg 29mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.083g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 3.166g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.205g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 1.95g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.087g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.01g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Pupusas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.814g)
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.

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.