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Kung Pao chicken vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Chinese egg rolls

  • Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese egg rolls are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron.
  • Chinese egg rolls covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +85.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~85mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.245mg

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% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.725mg

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
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +47.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%

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
20% 28% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.5%

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
84% 2% 6% 3% 5%
Starch: 19.8 g
Sucrose: 0.52 g
Glucose: 1.4 g
Fructose: 0.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.14 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +257.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +682.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.2%
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 Chinese egg rolls
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Chinese egg rolls Opinion
Calories 129kcal 250kcal Chinese egg rolls
Protein 9.76g 8.28g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 11.94g Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 24.69g Chinese egg rolls
Carbs 6.87g 27.29g Chinese egg rolls
Cholesterol 26mg 16mg Chinese egg rolls
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 40mg Chinese egg rolls
Potassium 218mg 165mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.41mg Chinese egg rolls
Sugar 3.03g Chinese egg rolls
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Chinese egg rolls
Copper 0.073mg 0.148mg Chinese egg rolls
Zinc 0.74mg 0.62mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 19.8g Chinese egg rolls
Phosphorus 94mg 85mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 468mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.245mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.165mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.077mg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.725mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.38mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.167mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.44µg Chinese egg rolls
Vitamin K 13.6µg 58.9µg Chinese egg rolls
Folate 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.103g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg 17.9mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.116g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 3.036g Chinese egg rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 5.601g Chinese egg rolls
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.066mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.339mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.296mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.581mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.368mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.147mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.36mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.331mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.183mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.73g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.636g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.02g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chinese egg rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 4.871g Chinese egg rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Chinese egg rolls
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.764g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls 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.

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. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.