Artichoke vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between artichoke and kung Pao chicken?
- Artichoke is richer in copper, fiber, folate, and magnesium, while kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 26% higher.
- Kung Pao chicken has 4 times less folate than artichoke. Artichoke has 68µg of folate, while kung Pao chicken has 16µg.
- Artichoke is lower in sodium.
- Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index (55) than artichoke (32).
We used Artichokes, (globe or french), raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +216.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3950% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +436.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
10.51 g
Water:
84.94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4553.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43360% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4618.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 3.02g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.073mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.5g | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 8.1µg | 14% |
| Folate | 68µg | 16µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 402mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 9.76g | 13% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 6.98g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.046mg | 2.757mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.243mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.28mg | 0.76mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 7.1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 129kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 90mg | 94mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.51g | 6.87g | 1% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 37.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 13.6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.11g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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