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

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Kung Pao chicken

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Kung Pao chicken is higher in Selenium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily need of Copper 54% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Tempeh has 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Kung Pao chicken. While Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, Kung Pao chicken has only 0.055mg.
  • Tempeh has less Sodium.

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

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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 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%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
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%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tempeh
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757
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%
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 B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.757

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Kung Pao chicken
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 Tempeh Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 5.37g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 9.76g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 6.98g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 6.87g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 129kcal Tempeh
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Tempeh
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 111mg 20mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.76mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 24mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 94mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 218mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 402mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.74mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.073mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.256mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.032mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.055mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 24µg 16µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.118mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.407mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.431mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.775mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.449mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.402mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.47mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.265mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.352g 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 3.205g 2.173g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.02g 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
Tempeh Kung Pao chicken
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
20%
Tempeh
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
29%
Kung Pao chicken

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