Trader Ming's Kung Pao Chicken
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Frozen meat preparations

Trader Ming's Kung Pao Chicken

23 oz (1 lb 7 oz) 652 g

Score

Excellent 95 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains seed oils
  • No additives

Why it scores 95

Trader Ming's Kung Pao Chicken scores 95 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. plus 4 points Protein 16 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  2. minus 3 points Sugars 5.3 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
  3. minus 3 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Kung Pao Chicken

START100

Ingredients

  • Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 5.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong Contains some sugar. [5]
  • Saturated fat 1.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [6]
  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong High in salt. [7]
  • Protein 16 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [8]
subtotal−3

TOTAL 95Excellent

100 − 5.5 = 94.5 → 95


GTIN 00009770000067 · 2026-09-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy160 kcal
Fat6.7 g
Saturated fat1.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates11.3 g
Sugars5.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber1.3 g
Protein16 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 1 cup (150g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Chicken Dark Meat Chunks: Chicken Dark Meat Chunks Whole Eggs. Soy Bean Oil Water Cornstarch. Chill Powder Salt White Pepper, Ginger, Garlic And Green Onion Vegetables Packet: Green Bell Pepper Red Bell Pepper, Brown Onion, Fried Dry Chill And Water Chestnut Peanuts Packet Fried Peanuts (Pears Peanut Oil) Sauce Packet Water Sugar Soy Sa (Soy, Wheat), Vinegar, Modified Can Starch, Lime Juice Salt Ginger Garc And Green Onion CONTAINS EGGS, SOY, WHEAT & PEANUTS

Allergens and diets

Contains: Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Not gluten-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  3. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  4. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  6. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov