Bamboo shoots vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bamboo shoots and kung Pao chicken
- Bamboo shoots are higher in copper, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin K, and choline.
- Kung Pao chicken covers your daily vitamin A needs 26% more than bamboo shoots.
- Bamboo shoots contain 5 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While bamboo shoots contain 0.15mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
- The amount of sodium in bamboo shoots is lower.
- The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +144.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +912.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +359.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2226.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 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 | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30942.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2153.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.02g | 19% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 9.76g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 2.757mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.073mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 8.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 6.98g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 218mg | 9% |
| Choline | 0mg | 37.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 129kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 7.1mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 6.87g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 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
13%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.