Buckwheat vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are buckwheat and kung Pao chicken different?
- Buckwheat is higher in copper and magnesium; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for kung Pao chicken is 26% higher.
- Buckwheat contains 2 times more magnesium than kung Pao chicken. While buckwheat contains 51mg of magnesium, kung Pao chicken contains only 24mg.
- Buckwheat has less sodium.
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +268.2% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +615.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 3.02g | 19% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 402mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.243mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 9.76g | 13% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 2.757mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 6.98g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 1.352g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 2.173g | 5% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 6.87g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 94mg | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 37.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1025.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274.4% |
~equal in
Water
~74.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 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 | -90.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1055.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1506.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
2.53 g
Sucrose:
1.86 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.54 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +365% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +215% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +440% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
