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 A, vitamin C, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for 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.
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% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +148.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2657% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +305% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +107.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 102.8µg | 13.6µg | 74% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.246g | 3.02g | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 2.757mg | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.243mg | 14% |
Folate | 67µg | 16µg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
Protein | 5.1g | 9.76g | 9% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.11µg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 50mg | 94mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 2mg | 24mg | 5% |
Choline | 18mg | 37.4mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 2.324g | 1.352g | 4% |
Fats | 4.6g | 6.98g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 1.02mg | 4% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 1.5g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.556g | 2.173g | 2% |
Calories | 98kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
Iron | 0.88mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 84µg | 65µg | 2% |
Potassium | 140mg | 218mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 21mg | 26mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
Sodium | 435mg | 402mg | 1% |
Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
Carbs | 9g | 6.87g | 1% |
Selenium | 7.6µg | 8.1µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.4g | 5.37g | N/A |
Calcium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.68g | 3.03g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 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 | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
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% |
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Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
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% |