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

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Summary of differences between Kung Pao chicken and Tempeh

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, however, Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need of Copper 54% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Tempeh has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Tempeh.

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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 Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +455%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +667.1%
Contains more Manganese +407.8%
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 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +455%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +667.1%
Contains more Manganese +407.8%

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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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.64
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +107.9%
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Equal in Other - 1.62
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +107.9%
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Equal in Other - 1.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%

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 Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 9.76g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 6.98g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 6.87g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 129kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Tempeh
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0.76mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 24mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 94mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 218mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 402mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.74mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.073mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.256mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.64mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.278mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.215mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.08µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.407mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.775mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.449mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.24mg 0.175mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.47mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.265mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.539g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 4.3g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Tempeh
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
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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