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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 A, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, manganese, choline, and vitamin B5, yet arepa is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 22% 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.
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%
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains more IronIron +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.8mg

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Arepa
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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 0% 20% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +288.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~61µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Arepa
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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 ProteinProtein +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +29.7%
Contains more WaterWater +47.2%
Contains more OtherOther +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +463.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Kung Pao chicken Arepa
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.989g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.888mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.107mg 10%
Carbs 6.87g 37.14g 10%
Protein 9.76g 5.48g 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 8%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 3.5µg 8%
Saturated fat 1.352g 2.902g 7%
Cholesterol 26mg 5mg 7%
Calcium 20mg 89mg 7%
Sodium 402mg 270mg 6%
Choline 37.4mg 4.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.202mg 6%
Manganese 0.256mg 0.116mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.29mg 5%
Calories 129kcal 219kcal 5%
Copper 0.073mg 0.03mg 5%
Selenium 8.1µg 6.1µg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g 4%
Iron 0.76mg 1.04mg 4%
Potassium 218mg 88mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Phosphorus 94mg 117mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.07mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 1.514g 2%
Fats 6.98g 5.38g 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.042mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 3.03g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 65µg 61µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.166mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Arepa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
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 Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 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.