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

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What are the main differences between Chinese lemon chicken and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Kung Pao chicken is higher in Manganese, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 2 times less Iron than Chinese lemon chicken. Chinese lemon chicken has 1.22mg of Iron, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.76mg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Sodium.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.

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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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
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 +60.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.6%

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
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 EVitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11709.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.243mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.11µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 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 +21.6%
Contains more FatsFats +94.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 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 +26.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 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 +305.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +171.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +150.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +181.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 lemon chicken Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 252kcal 129kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 9.76g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 6.98g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 5.37g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 6.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 40mg 20mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.22mg 0.76mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.04mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 10.27g 2.53g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 94mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 402mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 3µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.28mg 1.02mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 13µg 8.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.032mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.757mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.5mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.243mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.11µg
Vitamin K 24.4µg 13.6µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 28.6mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 2.173g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.02g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.118mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.407mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.431mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.775mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.449mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.24mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.402mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.47mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.265mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 0.54g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.244g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.002g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 2.688g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken 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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.681g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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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