Kung Pao chicken vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Soy sauce

Kung Pao chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Soy sauce has more Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
Soy sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 221% more.
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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.

Kung Pao chicken

Soy sauce

Contains less Sodium -92.7%

Contains more Copper +69.8%

Contains more Selenium +1520%

Contains more Calcium +65%

Contains more Iron +90.8%

Contains more Magnesium +208.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +76.6%

Contains more Potassium +99.5%

Contains more Zinc +17.6%

Contains more Manganese +297.7%

Kung Pao chicken

Soy sauce

Contains less Sodium -92.7%

Contains more Copper +69.8%

Contains more Selenium +1520%

Contains more Calcium +65%

Contains more Iron +90.8%

Contains more Magnesium +208.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +76.6%

Contains more Potassium +99.5%

Contains more Zinc +17.6%

Contains more Manganese +297.7%

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.

Kung Pao chicken

Soy sauce

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.2%

Contains more Folate +14.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Kung Pao chicken

Soy sauce

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.2%

Contains more Folate +14.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kung Pao chicken

Soy sauce

Contains more Protein +19.9%

Contains more Fats +1124.6%

Contains more Carbs +39.4%

Contains more Other +844.7%

Equal in Water - 71.15

Kung Pao chicken

Protein: 9.76 g

Fats: 6.98 g

Carbs: 6.87 g

Water: 74.78 g

Other: 1.61 g

Soy sauce

Protein: 8.14 g

Fats: 0.57 g

Carbs: 4.93 g

Water: 71.15 g

Other: 15.21 g

Contains more Protein +19.9%

Contains more Fats +1124.6%

Contains more Carbs +39.4%

Contains more Other +844.7%

Equal in Water - 71.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kung Pao chicken

Soy sauce

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2369.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Kung Pao chicken

Saturated Fat: 1.352 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g

Soy sauce

Saturated Fat: 0.073 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2369.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.3%

Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kung Pao chicken

Soy sauce

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +1760%

Contains more Glucose +110%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Kung Pao chicken

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

Soy sauce

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.1 g

Glucose: 0.3 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +1760%

Contains more Glucose +110%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	5.37g	4.13g
Protein	9.76g	8.14g
Fats	6.98g	0.57g
Carbs	6.87g	4.93g
Calories	129kcal	53kcal
Starch	2.53g
Fructose	0.54g	0g
Sugar	3.03g	0.4g
Fiber	1.5g	0.8g
Calcium	20mg	33mg
Iron	0.76mg	1.45mg
Magnesium	24mg	74mg
Phosphorus	94mg	166mg
Potassium	218mg	435mg
Sodium	402mg	5493mg
Zinc	0.74mg	0.87mg
Copper	0.073mg	0.043mg
Manganese	0.256mg	1.018mg
Selenium	8.1µg	0.5µg
Vitamin A	1299IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	65µg	0µg
Vitamin E	1.02mg	0mg
Vitamin C	7.1mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.032mg	0.033mg
Vitamin B2	0.055mg	0.165mg
Vitamin B3	2.757mg	2.196mg
Vitamin B5	0.5mg	0.297mg
Vitamin B6	0.243mg	0.148mg
Folate	16µg	14µg
Vitamin B12	0.11µg	0µg
Vitamin K	13.6µg	0µg
Tryptophan	0.118mg	0.096mg
Threonine	0.407mg	0.271mg
Isoleucine	0.431mg	0.318mg
Leucine	0.775mg	0.537mg
Lysine	0.449mg	0.381mg
Methionine	0.24mg	0.097mg
Phenylalanine	0.402mg	0.353mg
Valine	0.47mg	0.332mg
Histidine	0.265mg	0.174mg
Cholesterol	26mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.034g	0g
Saturated Fat	1.352g	0.073g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.004g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.173g	0.088g
Polyunsaturated fat	3.02g	0.263g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.688g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.244g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.005g

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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%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

29%

112%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.279g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 5091mg)

Which food is cheaper?

Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

Kung Pao chicken vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Important differences between Kung Pao chicken and Soy sauce

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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