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

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The main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Arepa

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Manganese, Choline, and Vitamin B5, yet Arepa is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Kung Pao chicken is 12% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 9 times more Choline than Arepa. Kung Pao chicken contains 37.4mg of Choline, while Arepa contains 4.4mg.
  • Arepa contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 Potassium +147.7%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +120.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Potassium +147.7%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +120.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.8

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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Arepa
Contains more Vitamin A +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +440.6%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +440.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +463.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +463.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 34.54g Arepa
Protein 9.76g 5.48g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 5.38g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 37.14g Arepa
Calories 129kcal 219kcal Arepa
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Arepa
Calcium 20mg 89mg Arepa
Iron 0.76mg 1.04mg Arepa
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Arepa
Phosphorus 94mg 117mg Arepa
Potassium 218mg 88mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 0.74mg 0.8mg Arepa
Copper 0.073mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.116mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 6.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 213IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 61µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.29mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.07mg Arepa
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.042mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.888mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.202mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.107mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 3.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.048mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.193mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.207mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.671mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.228mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.131mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.276mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.276mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.166mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 5mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.157g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.902g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.514g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.989g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.825g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.065g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.005g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Arepa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (55)
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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.