Kung pao chicken vs Turkish lentil soup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: kung pao chicken scores 53/100 and Turkish lentil soup 54/100, 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.
Kung pao chicken
206 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Turkish lentil soup
74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTurkish lentil soup206 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKung pao chicken16 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberTurkish lentil soup1.4 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTurkish lentil soup3.1 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumKung pao chicken304 vs 153 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTurkish lentil soup1.9 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Kung pao chicken, 100 g | Turkish lentil soup, 100 g | Kung pao chicken, 250 g | Turkish lentil soup, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 kcal | 74 kcal | 515 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 3.5 g | 40 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.8 g | 11 g | 19 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | 0.7 g | 7.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 1.9 g | 3.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 2.1 g | 31 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 0.7 g | 4.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 2.7 mg | 57 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 32 µg | 56 µg | 80 µg | 140 µg |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 153 mg | 760 mg | 383 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.4 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 14 mg | 50 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 12 mg | 98 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 313 mg | 190 mg | 782 mg | 476 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.