Kung Pao chicken vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kung Pao chicken and tempeh
- Kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A and selenium; however, tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium.
- Tempeh covers your daily need for copper, 54% more than kung Pao chicken.
- Tempeh has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of kung Pao chicken is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Tempeh.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +455% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +667.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +183% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +550.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.56mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 1.3mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 266mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 2.7mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.358mg | 23% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 20.29g | 21% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 9mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 81mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 4.3g | 9% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 111mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 218mg | 412mg | 6% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 10.8g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 2.539g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.278mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 3.205g | 3% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 192kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.08µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 2.64mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 7.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.03g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | 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:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.2% |
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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
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.4% |
