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 A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, yet taquitos are higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, folate, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Taquitos cover 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.
| 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% |
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 | +116.7% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.331mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.47mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.277mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 16.7µg | 16% |
| Folate | 16µg | 68µg | 13% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 29.62g | 11% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 12.54g | 9% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 33.63g | 9% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 284kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 104mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 4.235g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 3.85mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 4.835g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.9g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.387mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 30µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 2.31g | 4% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 15.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 16.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.18µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 453mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 155mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 9.21g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 1.13mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 30.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.071g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | 0.593g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 3.591g | N/A |
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:
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
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
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
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
| 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
