Energy
middle half129 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 147 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–174 kcal
Based on 60 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Kung pao chicken calories: 156 per 121 g
This exact USDA record reports 156 calories for 121 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 121 g
- Calories
- 156 kcal
- Protein
- 11.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 8.3 g
- Total fat
- 8.4 g
- Fiber
- 1.8 g
- Sodium
- 486 mg
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Estimated for 121 g
156calories
Kung pao chicken
- Protein
- 11.8 g
- Carbs
- 8.3 g
- Fat
- 8.4 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 156 calories for USDA reference amount at 121 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 129 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 11.8 g protein, 1.8 g fiber, and 486 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is restaurant, chinese, kung pao chicken, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 156–209 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706796: “Kung pao chicken.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706796, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 90.8 g | 117 kcal | 8.9 g | 1.4 g | 365 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 121 g | 156 kcal | 11.8 g | 1.8 g | 486 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 162 g | 209 kcal | 15.8 g | 2.4 g | 651 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
The comparison set contains 60 exact records in the Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706796’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half9.8 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 10.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 9.3–13 g
Based on 60 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter1.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.1 g
Based on 60 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter402 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 276 mg
- Middle 50%
- 241–348 mg
Based on 60 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706796’s 121 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Vitamin C9 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A78.7 µg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium486 mg
≈ 21% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.6 g
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Kung pao chicken,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706743 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 121 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 90.8–151.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 117 kcal and 195 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706743
At an equal 100 g, this record has 227 mg more sodium than “Kung Pao beef.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Kung pao chicken” fits. Inspect FDC 2706743 when the exact wording “Kung Pao beef” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Kung pao chicken
- Exact source wording
- “Kung pao chicken”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706796 · FNDDS 27445220
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Kung Pao beef
- Exact source wording
- “Kung Pao beef”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706743 · FNDDS 27415170
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled · Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) · Garlic, raw
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordKung pao chicken | 121 g156 kcal | 129 kcal | 9.8 g | 7 g | 1.5 g | 402 mg |
| Kung Pao shrimp | 121 g209 kcal | 173 kcal | 13.9 g | 10.7 g | 1 g | 210 mg |
| Kung Pao beef | 121 g261 kcal | 216 kcal | 17.9 g | 14.4 g | 1 g | 175 mg |
| Kung Pao pork | 121 g265 kcal | 219 kcal | 16.9 g | 14.8 g | 1 g | 183 mg |
| Almond chicken | 181 g353 kcal | 195 kcal | 15.7 g | 13.2 g | 1.2 g | 330 mg |
| Chicken egg foo yung | 131 g179 kcal | 137 kcal | 12.8 g | 7.4 g | 0.3 g | 401 mg |
| Chicken or turkey with teriyaki | 183 g298 kcal | 163 kcal | 25.7 g | 6 g | 0 g | 723 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706796: its source amount is 121 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706796, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
209 kcal
162 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706796, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
486.4 mg≈ 21% Daily ValueTotal fat
8.4 g≈ 11% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706796’s 121 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706796 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 11.8 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706796 at 121 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 486 mg sodium, about 21% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 121 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal 129 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 11.8 g 9.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g 6.9 g | 3% 2% |
| Total fat | 8.4 g 7 g | 11% 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g 1.5 g | 6% 5% |
| Sugars | 3.7 g 3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 486.4 mg 402 mg | 21% 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g 1.4 g | 8% 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.6 g 2.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g 3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 31.5 mg 26 mg | 10% 9% |
| Potassium | 263.8 mg 218 mg | 6% 5% |
| Calcium | 24.2 mg 20 mg | 2% 2% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg 0.8 mg | 5% 4% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg 24 mg | 7% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6 mg 7.1 mg | 10% 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 78.7 µg 65 µg | 9% 7% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 90.5 g 74.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706796, approximate percentages divide the displayed 121 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706796 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Kung pao chicken” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chickenUSDA ingredient 36619 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706796, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Kung pao chicken
- USDA category
- Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2706796
- FNDDS code
- 27445220
Closest inspectable record
Kung Pao beef
- USDA category
- Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2706743
- FNDDS code
- 27415170
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | 216 kcal | −87 kcal |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 17.9 g | −8.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 4.6 g | +2.3 g |
| Total fat | 7 g | 14.4 g | −7.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 1 g | +0.5 g |
| Sodium | 402 mg | 175 mg | +227 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 87 less calories, 8.1 g less protein, and 2.3 g more carbohydrate than “Kung Pao beef.”
Only this record lists Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken. Only the comparison record lists Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled; Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu); Garlic, raw; Ginger root, raw. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
6 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.
Listed only in the comparison: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled; Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu); Garlic, raw; Ginger root, raw; and 11 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 121 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (162 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 121 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (162 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706796 with FDC 2706743 at equal mass; use their 121 g and 121 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706796 versus FDC 2706743 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.
For “Kung pao chicken,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe and ingredient ratios
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
added cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
sauces and toppings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706796 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 129 kcal per 100 g becomes 156 kcal at 121 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706796
FNDDS food code: 27445220
The scaling for FDC 2706796 can be exact while the match to “Kung pao chicken” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 121 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.