Calories in Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken
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Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken contains 129 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 order (604 g) provides about 779 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 restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 129 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.034 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium M | 402 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 3 g | |
| Protein M | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A ? | 65 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C M | 7.1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 13.6 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.11 µg | 5% |
| Choline ? | 37.4 mg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 94 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 218 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.073 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 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 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Sugars3 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat7 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium402 mgbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 430 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.9 g |
| Glucose M | 0.63 g |
| Fructose M | 0.54 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.41 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.43 g |
| Leucine M | 0.78 g |
| Lysine M | 0.45 g |
| Methionine M | 0.24 g |
| Cystine M | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.4 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.35 g |
| Valine M | 0.47 g |
| Arginine M | 0.64 g |
| Histidine M | 0.27 g |
| Alanine M | 0.57 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.97 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.4 g |
| Proline M | 0.34 g |
| Serine M | 0.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.24 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.056 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.077 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.027 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.012 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.005 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.014 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 601 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 226 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 341 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 16 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 2 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.61 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 74.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 541 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,299 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 2.2 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 16 µg |
| Betaine M | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Restaurant
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce | 219 | 12.6 g | 17.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, chicken and rice, entree, prepared | 174 | 12 g | 20 g | 5.1 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, empanadas, beef, prepared | 335 | 11.3 g | 31.2 g | 18.4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con queso (pupusas, cheese) | 256 | 11.7 g | 22.4 g | 13.3 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) | 232 | 11.5 g | 23 g | 10.4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, corn | 186 | 3.5 g | 26.7 g | 7.2 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice | 185 | 3.3 g | 31.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g | 16.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted | 250 | 8.3 g | 27.3 g | 11.9 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat Cooked | 174 | 4.1 g | 32.8 g | 3 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken | 252 | 11.9 g | 20.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken | 295 | 12.9 g | 24 g | 16.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kung pao chicken | 129 | 9.8 g | 6.9 g | 7 g |
| Shellfish mixture and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce | 122 | 9.7 g | 5.6 g | 6.6 g |
| Shellfish mixture and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce | 120 | 9.4 g | 5.9 g | 6.4 g |
| Chicken or turkey, rice, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; soy-based sauce | 131 | 9.4 g | 8 g | 6.9 g |
| Shrimp and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, no sauce | 124 | 9.3 g | 6.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Chicken or turkey, rice, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; soy-based sauce | 133 | 9.6 g | 7.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Asian chicken or turkey garden salad with crispy noodles, chicken and/or turkey, lettuce, fruit, nuts, crispy noodles, no dressing | 116 | 10.2 g | 8.1 g | 5.3 g |
| Beef, noodles, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; soy-based sauce | 139 | 10.3 g | 7.6 g | 7.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in restaurant?
100 g of restaurant has 129 kcal. 1 order (604 g): about 779 kcal.
How much protein is in restaurant?
Restaurant contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 59 g in 1 order (604 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is above the median (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in restaurant?
Restaurant 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 restaurant?
Restaurant 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 restaurant 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), Vitamin K (11% DV) and manganese (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in restaurant?
100 g contains 402 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does restaurant have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken has 129 kcal, while restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat has 174 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 167676. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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