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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 27/100
How many beneficial nutrients Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
21% from carbs
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Carbs 21%6.9 g per serving
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Fat 49%7.0 g per serving
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Protein 30%9.8 g per serving
What Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | |
| Starch | 2.5 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1.9 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.6 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 246.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,714.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 904.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 295.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 56.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 77.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 2,044.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,714.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 244.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 31.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 3.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 3.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.8 g | |
| Histidine | 265.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 431.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 775.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 449.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 240.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 402.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 407.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 118.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 470.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 573.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 640.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 967.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 105.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,783.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 396.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 341.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 395.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 347.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 65.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 13.6 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.5 mg | |
| Choline | 37.4 mg | |
| Betaine | 3.7 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 24.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 94.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 218.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 402.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 8.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 26.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.6 g | — |
About Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is a stir-fried dish with roots in China's Sichuan province, built from diced chicken, peanuts, dried chilies and vegetables in a savory, lightly sweet and characteristically tingly sauce. Because the chicken is stir-fried rather than battered and deep-fried, it's one of the lighter and more balanced choices on a typical takeout menu.
At about 129 calories per 100 grams it carries nearly 10 grams of protein, around 7 grams of fat (a good share of it from the peanuts), and only about 7 grams of carbohydrate with roughly 3 grams of sugar — far less than the sweet battered entrées. It even brings a little fiber, near 1.5 grams, from the vegetables and nuts. Sodium is still substantial at about 402 milligrams per 100 grams, which is the one number to keep an eye on.
As takeout goes, Kung Pao is a sensible pick: real vegetables, lean protein and heart-healthy fats from the peanuts, without a heavy sugar glaze. Pairing it with steamed rather than fried rice, and going easy on the extra sauce, keeps it firmly in the better-choice column.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken?
There are 129 calories in 100 g of Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken, or about 779 calories in 1 order (604 g).
How much protein is in Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken has 6.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken?
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken provides 7.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken a good source of?
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken is an excellent source of Protein (20% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Manganese and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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