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Kung Pao chicken vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Hot dog different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 61% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Sodium.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Frankfurter, meat 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 Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Manganese +468.9%
Contains more Calcium +395%
Contains more Iron +43.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.2%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +54.3%
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 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Manganese +468.9%
Contains more Calcium +395%
Contains more Iron +43.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.2%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +54.3%

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 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1327.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.665
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% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1327.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.665

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Fats +269.1%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.26
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Carbs +64.7%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Fats +269.1%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 4.17g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 6.98g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 6.87g 4.17g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 129kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Hot dog
Fiber 1.5g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.76mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 218mg 152mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 1090mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.073mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.256mg 0.045mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.19mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.665mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.31mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.166mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.111mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.775mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.449mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.24mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.47mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.265mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 26mg 77mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 1.352g 7.666g 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 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 4.404g Hot dog
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Hot dog
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
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.314g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients

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

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