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, and vitamin K; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin C.
- Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need for vitamin A, 21% more than orange 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.
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% |
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 | +15.4% |
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 FolateFolate | +60% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.086g | 3.02g | 20% |
Selenium | 17.1µg | 8.1µg | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.055mg | 13% |
Cholesterol | 61mg | 26mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 1mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
Fats | 12.68g | 6.98g | 9% |
Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 13.6µg | 9% |
Protein | 14.46g | 9.76g | 9% |
Sodium | 553mg | 402mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.256mg | 7% |
Calories | 262kcal | 129kcal | 7% |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 7.1mg | 7% |
Choline | 66.1mg | 37.4mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.59mg | 2.757mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 130mg | 94mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 2.422g | 1.352g | 5% |
Carbs | 22.46g | 6.87g | 5% |
Zinc | 1.13mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.11µg | 4% |
Fiber | 0.8g | 1.5g | 3% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
Starch | 10.5g | 2.53g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 2.173g | 3% |
Folate | 10µg | 16µg | 2% |
Iron | 0.94mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.243mg | 1% |
Calcium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 75µg | 65µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 21.66g | 5.37g | N/A |
Potassium | 209mg | 218mg | 0% |
Sugar | 13.6g | 3.03g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 1.07mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.053g | 0.034g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.113mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.576mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.001mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.058mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.34mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.614mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.359mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.67g | 0.54g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.619g | 0.244g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.028g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.284g | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
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
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
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% |
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Glucose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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