Kung Pao chicken vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Kung Pao chicken and Taquitos
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
- Taquitos covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 25% more than Kung Pao chicken.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.
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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.
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Potassium
+40.6%
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Sodium
-11.3%
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Calcium
+420%
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Iron
+225%
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Phosphorus
+40.4%
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Copper
+37%
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Manganese
+51.2%
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Selenium
+106.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
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Potassium
+40.6%
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Sodium
-11.3%
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Calcium
+420%
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Iron
+225%
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Phosphorus
+40.4%
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Copper
+37%
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Manganese
+51.2%
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Selenium
+106.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
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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Vitamin A
+530.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+73.6%
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Vitamin E
+10.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+934.4%
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Vitamin B2
+403.6%
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Vitamin B3
+39.6%
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Folate
+325%
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Vitamin B12
+63.6%
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Vitamin K
+24.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
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Vitamin A
+530.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+73.6%
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Vitamin E
+10.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+934.4%
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Vitamin B2
+403.6%
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Vitamin B3
+39.6%
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Folate
+325%
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Vitamin B12
+63.6%
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Vitamin K
+24.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+75%
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Fats
+79.7%
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Carbs
+389.5%
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Other
+16.8%
Equal in Protein - 9.21
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
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Water
+75%
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Fats
+79.7%
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Carbs
+389.5%
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+16.8%
Equal in Protein - 9.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-41.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+122.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.2%
Saturated Fat:
1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.02 g
Saturated Fat:
2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.235 g
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Saturated Fat
-41.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+122.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+520%
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+350%
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Starch
+1070.8%
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Maltose
+∞%
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:
29.62 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.09 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.78 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+520%
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+350%
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Starch
+1070.8%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.37g | 30.73g |
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| Protein | 9.76g | 9.21g |
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| Fats | 6.98g | 12.54g |
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| Carbs | 6.87g | 33.63g |
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| Calories | 129kcal | 284kcal |
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| Starch | 2.53g | 29.62g |
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| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 3.03g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.9g |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 104mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.47mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 132mg |
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| Potassium | 218mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 402mg | 453mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.387mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1299IU | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 65µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 3.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 68µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 16.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.269mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.717mg |
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| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.468mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.189mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.418mg |
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| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.249mg |
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| Cholesterol | 26mg | 13mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.034g | 0.071g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.352g | 2.31g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.173g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 4.235g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 3.591g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.593g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.003g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)