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

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Filo?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Filo is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Filo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 42% more.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Phyllo dough types 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 +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +194.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +51%
Contains more Iron +322.4%
Contains more Copper +38.4%
Contains more Manganese +85.9%
Contains more Selenium +187.7%
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 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +194.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +51%
Contains more Iron +322.4%
Contains more Copper +38.4%
Contains more Manganese +85.9%
Contains more Selenium +187.7%

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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Filo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +444%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
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% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +444%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +665.6%
Equal in Other - 1.7
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% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +665.6%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.47
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.47

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Filo Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 50.7g Filo
Protein 9.76g 7.1g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 6g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 52.6g Filo
Calories 129kcal 299kcal Filo
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Filo
Calcium 20mg 11mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 3.21mg Filo
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 75mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 74mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 483mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 0.49mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.101mg Filo
Manganese 0.256mg 0.476mg Filo
Selenium 8.1µg 23.3µg Filo
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.08mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.073mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.302mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.03mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 88µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.5µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.088mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.194mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.246mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.49mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.158mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.126mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.359mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.286mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.159mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Filo
Trans Fat 0.034g Filo
Saturated Fat 1.352g 1.47g Kung Pao chicken
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 3.149g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.923g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Filo
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
32%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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