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

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Important differences between endive and kung Pao chicken

  • Endive has more vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, kung Pao chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 181% more.
  • Endive has 9 times more folate than kung Pao chicken. Endive has 142µg of folate, while kung Pao chicken has 16µg.
  • Endive is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Endive, 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.
Endive
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
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 +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%
~equal in Iron ~0.76mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg

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.
Endive
6
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 22% 36% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
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 AVitamin A +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1598.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1115%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +25.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +680.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3390%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
35% 3% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 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 -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3371.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin K 231µg 13.6µg 181%
Folate 142µg 16µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 3.02g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.243mg 17%
Protein 1.25g 9.76g 17%
Sodium 22mg 402mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.757mg 15%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.1µg 14%
Fats 0.2g 6.98g 10%
Phosphorus 28mg 94mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.5mg 8%
Manganese 0.42mg 0.256mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.048g 1.352g 6%
Calories 17kcal 129kcal 6%
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin A 108µg 65µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Choline 16.8mg 37.4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 1.02mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.032mg 4%
Copper 0.099mg 0.073mg 3%
Potassium 314mg 218mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.055mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7.1mg 1%
Iron 0.83mg 0.76mg 1%
Carbs 3.35g 6.87g 1%
Net carbs 0.25g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 0.25g 3.03g N/A
Zinc 0.79mg 0.74mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.05mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.063mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
66%
Endive
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Endive
Endive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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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