Kung Pao chicken vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kung Pao chicken and taco
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B3, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and calcium.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
- Taco contains 18 times less vitamin C than kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken contains 7.1mg of vitamin C, while taco contains 0.4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in kung Pao chicken is lower.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is 55.
The food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +745.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.9% |
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Protein
~8.86g
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Other
~1.57g
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.042g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +365% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +215% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +80% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +484.2% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.93µg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 4.384g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.75mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 12.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 4.411g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 14.78g | 5% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.19mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 19.85g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 9.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 8.86g | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 15.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Potassium | 218mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 397mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 3.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 2.708g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.032g)
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.