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Rib eye steak vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rib eye steak and Kung Pao chicken?

  • Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken has 8 times less Zinc than Rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 5.91mg of Zinc, while Kung Pao chicken has 0.74mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken 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 Iron +194.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +698.6%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +194.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +698.6%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5096%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5096%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Contains more Other +16000%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +142.7%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Contains more Other +16000%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +384.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +384.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 23.69g 9.76g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 6.98g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 291kcal 129kcal Rib eye steak
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 11mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 2.24mg 0.76mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 152mg 94mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 218mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 402mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 0.74mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 29.7µg 8.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.032mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.055mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 2.757mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.5mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.243mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.11µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.118mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.407mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.431mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 0.775mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 0.449mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.24mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.402mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.47mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 1.478g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 9.684g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.004g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 2.173g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.005g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Kung Pao chicken
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
50%
Rib eye steak
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

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

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