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Borage vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Borage and Kanpyo

  • Borage has more Vitamin C, however, Kanpyo is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Kanpyo covers your daily Zinc needs 51% more than Borage.
  • Kanpyo has 175 times less Vitamin C than Borage. Borage has 35mg of Vitamin C, while Kanpyo has 0.2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Borage, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).

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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.
Borage
0
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10
Kanpyo
Contains more Calcium +201.1%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +2830%
Contains more Copper +233.1%
Contains more Manganese +225.8%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Contains more Calcium +201.1%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +2830%
Contains more Copper +233.1%
Contains more Manganese +225.8%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%

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.
Borage
4
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4
Kanpyo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +369.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
2
:
3
Kanpyo
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +365.7%
Contains more Protein +376.7%
Contains more Carbs +2025.2%
Contains more Other +306.9%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +365.7%
Contains more Protein +376.7%
Contains more Carbs +2025.2%
Contains more Other +306.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
1
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2
Kanpyo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.9%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Borage Kanpyo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Kanpyo Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 55.23g Kanpyo
Protein 1.8g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.7g 0.56g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 65.03g Kanpyo
Calories 21kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 93mg 280mg Kanpyo
Iron 3.3mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 52mg 125mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 53mg 188mg Kanpyo
Potassium 470mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Sodium 80mg 15mg Kanpyo
Zinc 0.2mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.13mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Manganese 0.349mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.9µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 0.2mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.044mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Folate 13µg 61µg Kanpyo
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.045g Kanpyo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.103g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.244g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Kanpyo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
32%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.