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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 78% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +934.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +75%
Contains more FatsFats +79.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
~equal in Protein ~9.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
96% 3%
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +520%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +350%
Contains more StarchStarch +1070.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Kung Pao chicken Taquitos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Taquitos Opinion
Calories 129kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.76g 9.21g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 7.1mg 0mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 5.37g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 6.87g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 26mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Calcium 20mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 218mg 155mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 3.03g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.74mg 0.71mg Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 94mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 402mg 453mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 206IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 65µg 30µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.256mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 8.1µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.481mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.14mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 13.6µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 16µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.071g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 37.4mg 15.9mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 1.352g 2.31g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.269mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.358mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.717mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.24mg 0.189mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.47mg 0.428mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.249mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.12g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Taquitos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
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 ($)
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.

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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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