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Kung Pao chicken vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Beef Stroganoff different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Beef Stroganoff is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Beef Stroganoff is 74% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve are the varieties 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 Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +37%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 435
Equal in Selenium - 7.6
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 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +37%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 435
Equal in Selenium - 7.6

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 A +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2657%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.9%
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 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2657%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.4%
Contains more Fats +51.7%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Water - 79.9
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% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +91.4%
Contains more Fats +51.7%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Carbs +31%
Equal in Water - 79.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1127.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1127.6%

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 Beef Stroganoff
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 8.4g Beef Stroganoff
Protein 9.76g 5.1g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 4.6g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 9g Beef Stroganoff
Calories 129kcal 98kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 1.68g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Iron 0.76mg 0.88mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 24mg 2mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 50mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 140mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 435mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 7.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 820IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.41mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.04mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.09mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.06mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 13.6µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
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 26mg 21mg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.034g Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.324g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 1.556g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.246g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Beef Stroganoff
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
28%
Kung Pao chicken
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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