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Cauliflower vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cauliflower and kung Pao chicken

  • Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C and folate, yet kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cauliflower is 46% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 4 times more folate than kung Pao chicken. Cauliflower contains 57µg of folate, while kung Pao chicken contains 16µg.
  • Cauliflower contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14%
Contains more FolateFolate +256.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +408.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2392.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.2%
Contains more OtherOther +111.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
21% 33% 46%
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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6291.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9641.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
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 GlucoseGlucose +49.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +79.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin C 48.2mg 7.1mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 3.02g 20%
Protein 1.92g 9.76g 16%
Sodium 30mg 402mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 2.757mg 14%
Selenium 0.6µg 8.1µg 14%
Fats 0.28g 6.98g 10%
Folate 57µg 16µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Phosphorus 44mg 94mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.13g 1.352g 6%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.02mg 6%
Calories 25kcal 129kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.243mg 5%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.74mg 4%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.256mg 4%
Iron 0.42mg 0.76mg 4%
Copper 0.039mg 0.073mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.5mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.032mg 2%
Potassium 299mg 218mg 2%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 13.6µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 0.54g 1%
Choline 44.3mg 37.4mg 1%
Carbs 4.97g 6.87g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 5.37g N/A
Calcium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.91g 3.03g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.055mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Kung Pao chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Cauliflower
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.222g)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

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

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