Calories in Kung pao chicken
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Kung pao chicken contains 129 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (162 g) provides about 209 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 15% of the Daily Value for selenium and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 129 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 402 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein C | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 65 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 13.6 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.11 µg | 5% |
| Choline C | 37.4 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 94 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 218 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.073 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 8.1 µg | 15% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein9.8 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1 g)
- Sugars3 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat7 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium402 mgin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.077 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 601 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 226 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 341 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 16 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 74.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in kung pao chicken?
100 g of kung pao chicken has 129 kcal. 1 cup (162 g): about 209 kcal.
How much protein is in kung pao chicken?
Kung pao chicken contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.8 g in 1 cup (162 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is below the median (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in kung pao chicken?
Kung pao chicken has 6.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in kung pao chicken?
Kung pao chicken contains 7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does kung pao chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (17% DV), selenium (15% DV), Vitamin B6 (14% DV) and Vitamin K (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in kung pao chicken?
100 g contains 402 mg of sodium, 17% 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 2706796. 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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