Kung Pao chicken vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kung Pao chicken and orange chicken different?
- Kung Pao chicken has more manganese and vitamin C; however, orange chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and choline.
- Orange chicken covers your daily need for selenium, 16% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Kung Pao chicken has 8 times more vitamin C than orange chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 7.1mg of vitamin C, while orange chicken has 0.9mg.
- Kung Pao chicken contains less sodium.
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.1% |
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 | +688.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +79.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.7% |
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:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
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
2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
10.5 g
Sucrose:
12.3 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +315% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +561.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +24.1% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 6.086g | 20% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 17.1µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.22mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 61mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 12.68g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 24.4µg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 14.46g | 9% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 553mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.9mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 66.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 3.59mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 130mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 2.422g | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 22.46g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 10.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 3.474g | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 75µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 21.66g | N/A |
| Potassium | 218mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.053g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.67g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 5.284g | N/A |
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.07g)
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.