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

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How are Orange chicken and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Orange chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Orange chicken covers your daily need of Selenium 16% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Orange chicken has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Kung Pao chicken. Orange chicken has 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.055mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were 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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
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 +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.3%
~equal in Potassium ~218mg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +79.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +392%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.243mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 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 +48.2%
Contains more FatsFats +81.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 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 +59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +315%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +561.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +24.1%
~equal in Glucose ~0.63g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Orange chicken Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Calories 262kcal 129kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 9.76g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 6.98g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 5.37g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 6.87g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 14mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 209mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.94mg 0.76mg Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 1.13mg 0.74mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 2.53g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 94mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 264IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 75µg 65µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 1.02mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 17.1µg 8.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.032mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.055mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 2.757mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.5mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.11µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 13.6µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 66.1mg 37.4mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 2.173g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 3.02g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.407mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.431mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.775mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.449mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.24mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.402mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.47mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.265mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.54g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.244g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0.002g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 2.688g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.07g)
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.