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Kung Pao chicken vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Dulce de Leche

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Selenium, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Dulce de Leche is 27% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 128 times more Manganese than Dulce de Leche. Kung Pao chicken contains 0.256mg of Manganese, while Dulce de Leche contains 0.002mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Dulce de Leche.

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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 Iron +347.1%
Contains more Copper +1725%
Contains more Manganese +12700%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +1155%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.79
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Copper +1725%
Contains more Manganese +12700%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +1155%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.79

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 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1418.8%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1418.8%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Water +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +705.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.35
Equal in Other - 1.75
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Water +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +705.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.35
Equal in Other - 1.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.143
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.143

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +68.8%
Contains more Sucrose +2145.7%
Contains more Glucose +169.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +68.8%
Contains more Sucrose +2145.7%
Contains more Glucose +169.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 9.76g 6.84g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 6.87g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 129kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.32g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 49.74g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.76mg 0.17mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 218mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 402mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.74mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.073mg 0.004mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.002mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 2.7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 267IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 7.1mg 2.6mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.016mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.21mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.016mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.3µg Kung Pao chicken
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 29mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.364g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 4.534g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 2.143g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.375g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 0.131g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.05g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.005g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.