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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Manganese, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 98% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 18 times more Manganese than Beef tenderloin. Kung Pao chicken has 0.256mg of Manganese, while Beef tenderloin has 0.014mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types were 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 Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +1728.6%
Contains more Iron +309.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Zinc +444.6%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +182.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +1728.6%
Contains more Iron +309.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +116%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Zinc +444.6%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +182.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2136.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2136.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.6%
Contains more Protein +144.9%
Contains more Fats +252.4%
Contains more Other +94.4%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.6%
Contains more Protein +144.9%
Contains more Fats +252.4%
Contains more Other +94.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.6%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.6%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 6.98g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 6.87g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 9mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 218mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 402mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 0.74mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.073mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.256mg 0.014mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.25mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 16µg 8µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.407mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.775mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.449mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.24mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.47mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.265mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 26mg 85mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 1.352g 9.72g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1g 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 tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.368g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients

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

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