Kung Pao chicken vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kung Pao chicken and chicken meat different?
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Chicken meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 36% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has 8 times more vitamin A than chicken meat. Kung Pao chicken has 1299IU of vitamin A, while chicken meat has 161IU.
- Chicken meat contains less sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1180% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +195.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +172.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-560% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +179.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.97g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 8.487mg | 36% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 27.3g | 35% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 23.9µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 88mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 182mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 3.79g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1.03mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.94mg | 11% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 13.6g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 2.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.168mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 5.34g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.3µg | 8% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 65.9mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 48µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 0g | 2% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 223mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 2.97g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.02g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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