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Chinese egg rolls vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese egg rolls and Kung Pao chicken

  • Chinese egg rolls have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese egg rolls covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Chinese egg rolls. Chinese egg rolls have 0.165mg of Vitamin B1, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted 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 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 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 +100%
Contains more IronIron +85.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 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 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 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 FatsFats +71.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +47.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 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 +39.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 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 +682.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +257.7%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chinese egg rolls Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese egg rolls Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 250kcal 129kcal Chinese egg rolls
Protein 8.28g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 11.94g 6.98g Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 24.69g 5.37g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 27.29g 6.87g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 16mg 26mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 40mg 20mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 165mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.41mg 0.76mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 3.03g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.148mg 0.073mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.62mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 19.8g 2.53g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 85mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 468mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.245mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.165mg 0.032mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.055mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B3 2.725mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.11µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 58.9µg 13.6µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.103g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 17.9mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.116g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.036g 2.173g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 5.601g 3.02g Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.339mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.296mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.581mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.368mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.147mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.36mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.331mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.183mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.73g 0.54g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g 0.244g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.002g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g 2.688g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese egg rolls 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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chinese egg rolls
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.764g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.

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. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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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