Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
  4. Beef sticks
  5. Compare
  6. Beef sticks vs. Kung Pao chicken

Beef sticks vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between beef sticks and kung Pao chicken?

  • Beef sticks are richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 9 times less vitamin B12 than beef sticks. Beef sticks have 1µg of vitamin B12, while kung Pao chicken has 0.11µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in saturated fat.

We used Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

Infographic

Beef sticks vs Kung Pao chicken infographic
Infographic link

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% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more IronIron +347.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +227%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.7%

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 23% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
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 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +692.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 +120.3%
Contains more FatsFats +610.6%
Contains more OtherOther +173.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +291.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 45% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 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 +842%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.8g 1.352g 88%
Fats 49.6g 6.98g 66%
Sodium 1531mg 402mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 20.47g 2.173g 46%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.11µg 37%
Cholesterol 133mg 26mg 36%
Iron 3.4mg 0.76mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.055mg 29%
Protein 21.5g 9.76g 23%
Calories 550kcal 129kcal 21%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.74mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Phosphorus 180mg 94mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 2.757mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.032mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 3.02g 9%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 7%
Manganese 0.086mg 0.256mg 7%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.073mg 6%
Vitamin A 13µg 65µg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Calcium 68mg 20mg 5%
Folate 0µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.243mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.5mg 3%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Potassium 257mg 218mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 7.1mg 0%
Carbs 5.4g 6.87g 0%
Net carbs 5.4g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Beef sticks
Beef sticks vs Jerky
Jerky
Beef sticks
Beef sticks vs Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Beef sticks
Beef sticks vs Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken vs Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken vs Fillet
Fillet
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken vs Frog legs
Frog legs

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
34%
Beef sticks
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.448g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.