Kung Pao beef: Nutrition Facts
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Kung Pao beef contains 216 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (162 g) provides about 350 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 144 kcal per 100 g across 70 foods.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 27% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 46 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 175 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 11.7 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 14.4 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.057 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.1 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.87 µg | 36% |
| Choline C | 65.9 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 225 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.9 mg | 27% |
| Copper C | 0.092 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 17.1 µg | 31% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 33%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 59%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.9 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat14.4 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium175 mgin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.78 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.092 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 159 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 41 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 61.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao pork | 219 | 16.9 g | 4.6 g | 14.8 g |
| Almond chicken | 195 | 15.7 g | 4.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Lamb or mutton with gravy | 219 | 17.3 g | 1.6 g | 15.4 g |
| Clam cake or patty | 246 | 19 g | 6.8 g | 15.4 g |
| Steak tartare | 216 | 17.4 g | 0.34 g | 15.6 g |
| Tuna cake or patty | 206 | 15.3 g | 2.7 g | 14.9 g |
| Beef with soy-based sauce | 187 | 15.9 g | 3.4 g | 12.4 g |
| Beef stew with potatoes, Puerto Rican style | 220 | 14.6 g | 6.5 g | 14.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in kung Pao beef?
100 g of kung Pao beef has 216 kcal. 1 cup (162 g): about 350 kcal.
Is kung Pao beef high in protein?
Kung Pao beef contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 29 g in 1 cup (162 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is among the highest quarter (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in kung Pao beef?
Kung Pao beef has 4.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in kung Pao beef?
Kung Pao beef contains 14.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does kung Pao beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (36% DV), selenium (31% DV), zinc (27% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV) and Vitamin B6 (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in kung Pao beef?
100 g contains 175 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706743. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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