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Dulce de Leche vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and Kung Pao chicken

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Dulce de Leche is 27% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 13 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken contains 20mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche 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.
Contains more Calcium +1155%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Copper +1725%
Contains more Manganese +12700%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1155%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Copper +1725%
Contains more Manganese +12700%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1418.8%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1418.8%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +705.7%
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Water +160.5%
Equal in Fats - 6.98
Equal in Other - 1.61
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 Carbs +705.7%
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Water +160.5%
Equal in Fats - 6.98
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.173
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.173

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2145.7%
Contains more Glucose +169.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +68.8%
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 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 Sucrose +2145.7%
Contains more Glucose +169.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +68.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dulce de Leche Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 5.37g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 7.35g 6.98g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 6.87g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 129kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.32g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 49.74g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 251mg 20mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 193mg 94mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 218mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 402mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 0.74mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.002mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 2.7µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 267IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 65µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.055mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.5mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 11µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 29mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.364g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 4.534g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.005g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.