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

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and kung Pao chicken

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, and manganese.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 34% more than kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 4 times less vitamin B12 than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 0.47µg of vitamin B12, while kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less cholesterol.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5020%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +327.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 +130.6%
Contains more FatsFats +116%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5625%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +83%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 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 +196.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4550%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1475%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1250%
~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.
Barbecue chicken Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 26mg 34%
Protein 22.51g 9.76g 26%
Selenium 22µg 8.1µg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 2.757mg 19%
Phosphorus 218mg 94mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.11µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.055mg 13%
Fats 15.08g 6.98g 12%
Saturated fat 3.927g 1.352g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 2.173g 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.256mg 11%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.74mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.5mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Choline 62.9mg 37.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 20µg 65µg 5%
Calories 226kcal 129kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.243mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.02mg 4%
Sodium 335mg 402mg 3%
Iron 0.95mg 0.76mg 2%
Carbs 0.12g 6.87g 2%
Folate 8µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.032mg 2%
Potassium 255mg 218mg 1%
Fructose 0.04g 0.54g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Starch 0g 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 5.37g N/A
Calcium 16mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 3.03g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.575g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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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