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

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How are Kung Pao chicken and Pupusas different?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Pupusas are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pupusas is 18% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 71 times more Vitamin C than Pupusas. While Kung Pao chicken contains 7.1mg of Vitamin C, Pupusas contain only 0.1mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) 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.
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 27% 15% 23% 38% 22% 44% 69% 56% 21% 97%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.8%
~equal in Sodium ~426mg

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% 78% 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 0.33% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1446.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.5%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg
~equal in Choline ~38.4mg

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
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +49.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%

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
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
93% 2% 2%
Starch: 18.98 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.39 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +389.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +63.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +650.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Pupusas Opinion
Calories 129kcal 232kcal Pupusas
Protein 9.76g 11.51g Pupusas
Fats 6.98g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 20.42g Pupusas
Carbs 6.87g 23.02g Pupusas
Cholesterol 26mg 29mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 24mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 20mg 49mg Pupusas
Potassium 218mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 0.76mg 1.01mg Pupusas
Sugar 3.03g 1.45g Pupusas
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.073mg 0.065mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 2.53g 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 94mg 162mg Pupusas
Sodium 402mg 426mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 84IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 10µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.35mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.256mg 0.159mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 17.8µg Pupusas
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.083mg Pupusas
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.087mg Pupusas
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 2.373mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.23mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 4µg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.083g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 1.352g 3.166g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.205g Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.407mg 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.775mg 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.449mg 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.24mg 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.47mg 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.265mg 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.54g 0.33g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.087g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 1.95g 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 Pupusas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pupusas
Pupusas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/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.