Flank steak vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flank steak and kung Pao chicken?
- Flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% more.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 7 times less zinc than flank steak. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of zinc, while kung Pao chicken contains 0.74mg.
- Kung Pao chicken has less cholesterol.
- Flank steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than kung Pao chicken (55).
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +55.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +562.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +263% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2744.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1381.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +871.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.11µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 8.1µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.74mg | 38% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 9.76g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 2.757mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.243mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 3.02g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 94mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 402mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.76mg | 12% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 37.4mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.256mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 1.352g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1.02mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 2.173g | 3% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 129kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.87g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 6.98g | 2% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 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 | +52.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +837.9% |
