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Kung Pao chicken vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Espresso different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Espresso is richer in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Kung Pao chicken is 19% higher.
  • Espresso has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared are the varieties 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 +900%
Contains more Iron +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1242.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Zinc +1380%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Manganese +412%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
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 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1242.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Zinc +1380%
Contains more Copper +46%
Contains more Manganese +412%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%

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 E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12050%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.9%
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% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10100%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12050%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8033.3%
Contains more Fats +3777.8%
Contains more Carbs +311.4%
Contains more Other +600%
Contains more Water +30.8%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +8033.3%
Contains more Fats +3777.8%
Contains more Carbs +311.4%
Contains more Other +600%
Contains more Water +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3182.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3182.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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 Espresso
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 1.67g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 0.12g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.18g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 1.67g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 9kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0g Espresso
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 2mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 0.13mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 24mg 80mg Espresso
Phosphorus 94mg 7mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 115mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 14mg Espresso
Zinc 0.74mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.05mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.01mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.2mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.001mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.028mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.002mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg 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 0mg Espresso
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Espresso
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.092g Espresso
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.092g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Espresso
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
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.