Kung Pao chicken vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kung Pao chicken and steak?
- Kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, while steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 87% higher.
- Steak has 52 times less vitamin A than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 1299IU of vitamin A, while steak has 25IU.
- Steak is lower in sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than steak (0).
We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +756.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +292.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +447.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +322% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 2.2µg | 87% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 6.34mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 31.8µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 8.443g | 32% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 24.85g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.5mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.301mg | 19% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 19.02g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 9.171g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 78mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 58mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 5.149mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.896g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 163mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 1.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 271kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 279mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
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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
23%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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