Dal tadka vs kung pao chicken: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: dal tadka scores 54/100 and kung pao chicken 53/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Dal tadka
88 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Kung pao chicken
206 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesDal tadka88 vs 206 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKung pao chicken4.1 vs 16 g per 100 g
- More fiberDal tadka3 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarDal tadka0.6 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even296 vs 304 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatDal tadka1.4 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Dal tadka, 100 g | Kung pao chicken, 100 g | Dal tadka, 250 g | Kung pao chicken, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | 206 kcal | 220 kcal | 515 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 16 g | 10 g | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 7.8 g | 32 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 3.1 g | 1.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 1.4 g | 7.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 13 g | 6.4 g | 31 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1.9 g | 3.5 g | 4.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 23 mg | 8.3 mg | 57 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9.8 µg | 32 µg | 24 µg | 80 µg |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 304 mg | 740 mg | 760 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1 mg | 3.2 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 20 mg | 83 mg | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 39 mg | 91 mg | 98 mg |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 313 mg | 622 mg | 782 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.