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

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How are Beef Stroganoff and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Beef Stroganoff is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B12, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Beef Stroganoff is 74% higher.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains 4 times more Folate than Kung Pao chicken. While Beef Stroganoff contains 67µg of Folate, Kung Pao chicken contains only 16µg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used in this article.

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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 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
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 IronIron +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Sodium ~402mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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% 49% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +655.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2657%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 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 CarbsCarbs +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.4%
Contains more FatsFats +51.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Water ~74.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 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 -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1127.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Stroganoff Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Beef Stroganoff Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 98kcal 129kcal Kung Pao chicken
Protein 5.1g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 4.6g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 8.4g 5.37g Beef Stroganoff
Carbs 9g 6.87g Beef Stroganoff
Cholesterol 21mg 26mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 2mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Potassium 140mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.76mg Beef Stroganoff
Sugar 1.68g 3.03g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.1mg 0.74mg Beef Stroganoff
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 50mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 435mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 820IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 84µg 65µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 7.6µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.032mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.055mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.11µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg 13.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 16µg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.034g Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.324g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff 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
35%
Beef Stroganoff
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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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