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

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What are the main differences between Kung Pao chicken and Tamale?

  • Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, while Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Tamale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Tamales (Navajo) 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 Potassium +66.4%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Sodium - 427
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Potassium +66.4%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Calcium +45%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Sodium - 427

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.
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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Equal in Water - 68.1
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Equal in Water - 68.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +365%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +217.6%
Contains more Starch +385%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +365%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +217.6%
Contains more Starch +385%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 9.76g 6.28g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 6.12g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 129kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 2.53g 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.54g 0.17g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 1.5g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 20mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 0.76mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 218mg 131mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 427mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.74mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.073mg 0.063mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.174mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg 6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 0IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 1.7mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 1.59mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.205mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.143mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 15µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.052mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.239mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.271mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.568mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.427mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.15mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.275mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.318mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.196mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 0.034g Tamale
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.396g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.029g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 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 Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.