Kung pao chicken vs sweet and sour pork: which is healthier?
Kung pao chicken is more nutrient-dense, scoring 53/100 against 32/100 for sweet and sour pork. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Kung pao chicken
206 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Higher scoreSweet and sour pork
184 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSweet and sour pork206 vs 184 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKung pao chicken16 vs 9.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberKung pao chicken1.4 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarKung pao chicken3.1 vs 7.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumKung pao chicken304 vs 230 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.9 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Kung pao chicken, 100 g | Sweet and sour pork, 100 g | Kung pao chicken, 250 g | Sweet and sour pork, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 kcal | 184 kcal | 515 kcal | 460 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 9.1 g | 40 g | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.8 g | 15 g | 19 g | 37 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | 7.6 g | 7.8 g | 19 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 0.6 g | 3.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 9.7 g | 31 g | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 2.2 g | 4.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 17 mg | 57 mg | 42 mg |
| Vitamin A | 32 µg | 22 µg | 80 µg | 54 µg |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 230 mg | 760 mg | 574 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.6 mg | 2.4 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 17 mg | 50 mg | 42 mg |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 15 mg | 98 mg | 39 mg |
| Sodium | 313 mg | 153 mg | 782 mg | 383 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.