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Taco vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco and Kung Pao chicken

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron, while Kung Pao chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
  • Kung Pao chicken contains 4 times less Calcium than Taco. Taco contains 89mg of Calcium, while Kung Pao chicken contains 20mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 Calcium +345%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +136.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Potassium - 218
Equal in Sodium - 402
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +136.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Potassium - 218
Equal in Sodium - 402
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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.
Taco
6
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +891.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
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 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +891.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +1675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +81.9%
Contains more Carbs +188.9%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Equal in Other - 1.61
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 Fats +81.9%
Contains more Carbs +188.9%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +484.2%
Contains more Sucrose +365%
Contains more Glucose +215%
Contains more Fructose +80%
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +484.2%
Contains more Sucrose +365%
Contains more Glucose +215%
Contains more Fructose +80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 5.37g Taco
Protein 8.86g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 12.7g 6.98g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 6.87g Taco
Calories 226kcal 129kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g 2.53g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.9g 3.03g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g Taco
Calcium 89mg 20mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.76mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 94mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 397mg 402mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.74mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 9.2µg 8.1µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.032mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.055mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 19µg 16µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.11µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13.6µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 28mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.173g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 3.02g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 2.688g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.005g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
23%
Taco
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.032g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.