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

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The main differences between Arepa and Kung Pao chicken

  • Arepa is richer in Calcium, yet Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Manganese, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Kung Pao chicken is 12% higher.
  • Arepa contains 4 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. Arepa contains 89mg of Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken contains 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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.
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
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 +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains more IronIron +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg

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.
Arepa
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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% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +288.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 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 CarbsCarbs +440.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +29.7%
Contains more WaterWater +47.2%
Contains more OtherOther +34.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +463.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Arepa Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 219kcal 129kcal Arepa
Protein 5.48g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 5.38g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 34.54g 5.37g Arepa
Carbs 37.14g 6.87g Arepa
Cholesterol 5mg 26mg Arepa
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Arepa
Calcium 89mg 20mg Arepa
Potassium 88mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.04mg 0.76mg Arepa
Sugar 0.87g 3.03g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Arepa
Copper 0.03mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.8mg 0.74mg Arepa
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 117mg 94mg Arepa
Sodium 270mg 402mg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 61µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.116mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 6.1µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.032mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 3.5µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 4.4mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.902g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.193mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.671mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.228mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.131mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.276mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.166mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
8%
Arepa
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (55)
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.

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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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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