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

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How are broth and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and phosphorus; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1021% higher.
  • Broth contains 9 times more calcium than kung Pao chicken. While broth contains 187mg of calcium, kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
Broth
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +835%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.7%

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.
Broth
Broth
6
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 402mg 1021%
Selenium 28µg 8.1µg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.055mg 29%
Calcium 187mg 20mg 17%
Protein 16.66g 9.76g 14%
Choline 114.6mg 37.4mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.243mg 11%
Fats 13.88g 6.98g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 3.02g 10%
Phosphorus 166mg 94mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.352g 9%
Magnesium 56mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.11µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.173g 8%
Copper 0mg 0.073mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Calories 267kcal 129kcal 7%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7.1mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.032mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.256mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.02mg 4%
Folate 32µg 16µg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 6.87g 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 26mg 4%
Iron 1.03mg 0.76mg 3%
Potassium 309mg 218mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.757mg 2%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 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
Broth
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +70.7%
Contains more FatsFats +98.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2954.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3194.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +146.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%

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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.