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Turkey meat vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Kung Pao chicken

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 43% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Turkey meat contains 9 times more Vitamin B12 than Kung Pao chicken. While Turkey meat contains 1.02µg of Vitamin B12, Kung Pao chicken contains only 0.11µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kung Pao chicken is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 Iron +43.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +27.4%
Contains more Selenium +267.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +1728.6%
Equal in Potassium - 218
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Iron +43.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +27.4%
Contains more Selenium +267.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +1728.6%
Equal in Potassium - 218

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 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3230.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1357.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3230.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1357.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.5%
Contains more Carbs +11350%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Other +235.4%
Equal in Fats - 6.98
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +192.5%
Contains more Carbs +11350%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Other +235.4%
Equal in Fats - 6.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 5.37g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 28.55g 9.76g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 6.98g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 6.87g Kung Pao chicken
Calories 189kcal 129kcal Turkey meat
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0g 3.03g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 14mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.09mg 0.76mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 24mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 94mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 218mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 402mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 0.74mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.073mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 29.8µg 8.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.032mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.055mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.757mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.5mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.243mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.11µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.118mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.407mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.431mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.775mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.449mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.24mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.402mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.47mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.265mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 26mg Kung Pao chicken
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.155g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.004g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 2.173g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.005g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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%
Turkey meat
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.803g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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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