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

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Important differences between celery and kung Pao chicken

  • Celery has more vitamin K; however, kung Pao chicken has more vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and manganese.
  • Kung Pao chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 17% more.
  • Celery has 2 times more vitamin K than kung Pao chicken. Celery has 29.3µg of vitamin K, while kung Pao chicken has 13.6µg.
  • Celery is lower in sodium.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a higher glycemic index than celery.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Celery, 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.
Celery
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 12% 23% 7.5% 12% 3.5% 10% 10% 13% 2.2%
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 CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1925%

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.
Celery
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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 10% 7.3% 5.4% 0% 5.3% 13% 6% 15% 17% 0% 73% 27% 3.3%
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 KVitamin K +115.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +129%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +761.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +513.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
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3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 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 +27.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1314.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4005.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
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27% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6690.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3722.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
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6% 30% 28% 36%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.48 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2225%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +57.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +45.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 3.02g 20%
Protein 0.69g 9.76g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 2.757mg 15%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg 14%
Sodium 80mg 402mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.243mg 13%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 13.6µg 13%
Phosphorus 24mg 94mg 10%
Fats 0.17g 6.98g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 0.76mg 7%
Manganese 0.103mg 0.256mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.042g 1.352g 6%
Choline 6.1mg 37.4mg 6%
Calories 16kcal 129kcal 6%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin A 22µg 65µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.02mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 2.173g 5%
Folate 36µg 16µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 7.1mg 4%
Copper 0.035mg 0.073mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 24mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 20mg 2%
Carbs 2.97g 6.87g 1%
Starch 0g 2.53g 1%
Potassium 260mg 218mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 1.34g 3.03g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.055mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.032mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.027mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.027mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.265mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0.54g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celery 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
14%
Celery
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celery
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/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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