Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and pepperoni?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in cholesterol.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than pepperoni (28).

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this comparison.

Infographic

Kung Pao chicken vs Pepperoni infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +319.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +258%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +134.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +746.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1081.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.03mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +482.2%
Contains more WaterWater +161.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.2%
Contains more FatsFats +563%
Contains more OtherOther +194.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +855.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.6%

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 Pepperoni
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.352g 17.708g 74%
Fats 6.98g 46.28g 60%
Sodium 402mg 1582mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 1.3µg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 2.173g 20.77g 46%
Selenium 8.1µg 29µg 38%
Manganese 0.256mg 1.074mg 36%
Cholesterol 26mg 97mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.271mg 20%
Calories 129kcal 504kcal 19%
Protein 9.76g 19.25g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.257mg 16%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.44mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 4.987mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 4.458g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.93mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.362mg 9%
Phosphorus 94mg 158mg 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Iron 0.76mg 1.33mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 5.8µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Choline 37.4mg 51.2mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.091mg 2%
Potassium 218mg 274mg 2%
Carbs 6.87g 1.18g 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 18mg 1%
Fructose 0.54g 0g 1%
Net carbs 5.37g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 3.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 1.02mg 1.03mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.449mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.265mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.